Proof of Usefulness Report

Billd

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+709
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Billd is a verified, high-growth fintech company in the construction space with over $100M in funding and significant market adoption. While the submission itself was low-quality (vague claims, inaccurate audience description), independent verification confirms a team of ~120, 120% revenue growth, and a high-utility solution for subcontractor financing. The score reflects the strong fundamentals of the business entity despite the poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+150
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+787
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+709

Project Details

Project URL
billd.com
Description
Billd is a simple payment and finance solution for the construction industry. Suppliers get paid how they want, when they want, while providing their customers the flexible payment terms they need to grow their business. The Billd products were built by construction professionals who understand the unique obstacles contractors face when purchasing materials.\n\nBilld is an exciting new FinTech company transforming the way construction companies finance projects. As a well funded company, Billd is disrupting one of the nation’s largest industries while solving a pervasive problem that’s historically been thought of as just “the way construction works.”
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech, Banking, Payments
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