Proof of Usefulness Report

Betterway

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+468
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Betterway is a legitimate French fintech offering a 'Forfait Mobilités Durables' (sustainable mobility package) solution. Verified traction includes a €4M Series A funding round (Jan 2023) led by Edenred, over 100 corporate clients, and ~40,000 employee beneficiaries. While the submission contained exaggerated claims (e.g., 'everyone' as audience, 'most people' have used it, misstated revenue field), the underlying business has strong institutional validation, high market relevance due to French ESG laws, and a functional banking/tech infrastructure.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+82.5
Evidence Of Traction+187.5
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+580
Usefulness Multiplierx0.81
Final Score+468

Project Details

Project URL
betterway.fr
Description
Betterway est le premier pass universel dédié à la mobilité des salariés. 🍃 La solution donne accès à tous les moyens de transport durables pour les trajets quotidiens des collaborateurs et plus largement des citoyens. Grâce à un pass physique et virtuel Mastercard universellement accepté, le collaborateur peut choisir librement son mode de transport pour son trajet domicile-travail ou ses rendez-vous professionnels, sans changer ses habitudes. L'entreprise bénéficie d'une web-app pour piloter les comptes mobilité de ses employés (budget, mobilités acceptées, paramètres) et dispose des documents lui permettant de simplifier ses processus internes. Aujourd’hui en plein développement, Betterway propose également une solution flexible et inclusive pour une distribution ciblée d’aide mobilité aux citoyens d’un territoire. Économique, écologique et pratique, Betterway est plébiscitée par les employés, leurs employeurs et les administrations régissant ces territoires. Découvrez notre site internet → betterway.fr

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