Proof of Usefulness Report

BondLink

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+715
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

BondLink is a highly established fintech platform with verified Series B funding ($15M led by Intercontinental Exchange) and significant market traction (> $70B issued on platform). While the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction within the municipal bond market, the submission quality was poor, containing inaccurate claims (e.g., audience reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the company's strong fundamentals and institutional backing, adjusted downward for the low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23
Audience Reach Impact+6
Technical Innovation+11
Evidence Of Traction+23
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+72
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+715

Project Details

Project URL
bondlink.com
Description
We are building a variety of software systems for municipal bond issuers to help them with their biggest needs.\n\nWhy BondLink?\n • Cool mission: We’re in the business to help governments save money through technology. If that doesn’t excite you, this is not the company for you;\n • BondLink is off to a fast start, gaining fantastic market traction since going live in 2016, with prominent, existing clients in nearly every state and every sector of the $4 trillion municipal bond market;\n • Its two founders have significant startup and bond market/industry expertise;\n • In January 2018, the company announced a $10 million Series A round of financing led by Franklin Templeton Investments, one of the biggest municipal bond fund managers in the country; \n • In May of 2021, the company announced a $15 million Series B round of financing led by Intercontinental Exchange, parent company to 12 regulated exchanges and marketplaces including the New York Stock Exchange as well as six clearing houses worldwide; and\n • The BondLink sales advantage: First-to-market in a deep, target-rich environment.\u2028
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Investing, Software Development, Business Development
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