Proof of Usefulness Report

Axle

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+508
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Axle (axle.insure) is a verified, high-potential startup backed by Y Combinator (S22) and Gradient Ventures (Google's AI fund), raising ~$4M in seed funding. It functions as a 'Plaid for Insurance' universal API, solving a significant infrastructure problem in the insurance and rental verticals. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product'), generic audience descriptions ('everyone'), and missing data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical merit of the actual company, heavily penalized by the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+102
Evidence Of Traction+97
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+552
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+508

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Axleis in the Insurance IT Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Developer Tools, Risk Management
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