Proof of Usefulness Report

Avalara

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+684
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Avalara is a market-leading tax compliance platform with immense real-world utility and global reach, verified by its history as a public company and acquisition for ~$8.4B. While the project itself scores exceptionally high on utility, traction, and reach, the submission quality was poor (inaccurate market cap data, vague 'everyone' audience claims), which necessitated a lower Quality Factor on traction and a significant penalty on Response Quality. The final score reflects the entity's massive scale (matching the 400-700+ calibration bracket) adjusted downward for submission inaccuracies.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+845
Usefulness Multiplierx0.81
Final Score+684

Project Details

Project URL
avalara.com
Description
Avalara delivers AI-powered tax compliance solutions that serve as a catalyst for creating business value and accelerating commerce. For more than two decades, Avalara has developed one of the most expansive libraries of tax content and integrations in the industry, supporting over 43,000 businesses and government entities across more than 75 countries. The company’s purpose-built AI agents automate end-to-end compliance processes with greater precision, from tax calculations and return filings to exemption certificate management and beyond. For more information, visit Avalara.com.

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