Proof of Usefulness Report

Bunting Labs

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+212
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Bunting Labs is a verifiable Y Combinator (S22) startup offering AI-powered map digitization tools, specifically a QGIS plugin with over 80,000 downloads. Despite the legitimate utility and verifiable traction of the technology, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone' audience, 'most people' traction) and missing data. The score reflects the real-world value of the software and its niche adoption, heavily penalized for the lack of credible information provided in the input.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+87
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+56
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+223
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+212

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Bunting Labsis in the Geographic Information Systems Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics
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