Proof of Usefulness Report

Barbr

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+198
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Barbr is a legitimate, venture-backed (Fuel Ventures) booking platform for barbers in the UK, established in 2017. While the product is functional and solves a genuine problem, the project exhibits slow growth (approx. 2,000 users in 8+ years) and faces stiff competition (e.g., Booksy). The submission data contains significant quality issues, including demonstrably false claims in the audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') fields, which heavily penalize the score. The evaluation places it in the 'Small but promising' category, largely due to its VC backing and functional utility, despite the poor submission metadata.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150
Audience Reach Impact+15
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+70
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+330
Usefulness Multiplierx0.60
Final Score+198

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Barbr is venture-backed company based out of London, UK. We are building a platform that empowers barbers to save time, earn more and unlock their true potential. We help barbers manage their day-to-day, find new clients, maximise their earnings and gain more control over their business. At the same time, we enable clients to discover, compare and conveniently book their barber. Put simply, we make haircuts better for everyone! \n\nWe've served over 2,000 users and processed over 8000 haircuts during our beta (without any paid marketing). We've raised money and are ready to scale up our product development and expand agressively across the UK and rest of Europe. \n\nOur mission is to empower independent barbers to become independent, unlock the best version of themselves and move the world closer to a place where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We need the best people (like you!) to help us achieve this mission.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Marketing, Leadership
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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