Proof of Usefulness Report

Aren

Analysis completed on 1/13/2026

+309
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Aren (aren.ai) is a legitimate, venture-backed B2B platform addressing a critical need in civil infrastructure (aging bridges/assets) using verified AI and digital twin technology. The company has raised ~$2-4M (Seed/Series A) and won industry awards (BuiltWorlds 2024). However, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 'most people have used my product' and audience is 'everyone'), resulting in substantial penalties to the Quality Factors. The score reflects the high potential of the actual technology and market timing, weighed down by the poor quality of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+12
Evidence Of Traction+8
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+291
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+309

Project Details

Project URL
aren.ai
Description
Our product is a B2B SaaS platform that uniquely combines artificial intelligence and civil engineering using our patented technology. It automatically aggregates raw data from different sources such as images, video, laser scanners, and other sensors; as outputs it provides a 3D high resolution visualization of the asset and its health through time, as well as predictive maintenance plans, capital allocation plans, and service life estimates. Our technology offers a cost-effective, automated, and objective approach to de-risk the inspection and assessment of civil infrastructure (e.g. bridges, building facades, dams).
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Construction, Cloud Computing, Devops
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline