Proof of Usefulness Report

Aucto

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+386
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Aucto is a legitimate, venture-backed ($3.7M Seed) industrial marketplace with estimated annual revenue of ~$2.2M, positioning it well within the 'Comparable Scale' calibration. However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, containing false claims ('everyone' audience, 'most people' traction) and lazy data entry. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals and market relevance (sustainability/supply chain), heavily penalized by the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+50
Technical Innovation+54
Evidence Of Traction+106
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+482
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+386

Project Details

Project URL
aucto.com
Description
Aucto is a SaaS platform and marketplace that helps businesses find better outcomes for industrial assets (ie: manufacturing equipment \u0026 materials) that are no longer needed. Our technology is disrupting a highly fragmented $400B+ market by focusing on transparency, simplicity, and sustainability.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Manufacturing, Cloud Computing, Climatetech
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