Proof of Usefulness Report

Businessonbot (Y Combinator W21)

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+287
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

BusinessOnBot is a verified Y Combinator (W21) startup providing WhatsApp acquisition tools for D2C brands, with confirmed traction of ~$1.1M ARR, $3.36M in funding, and ~51 employees. While the submission itself was of extremely poor quality (containing exaggerated claims like 'most people have used my product' and confused metrics), the underlying business has strong product-market fit in India and verified growth. The score is calibrated to reflect its verified 'Comparable Scale' status (similar to HackerNoon's tier) while applying a penalty for the unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+87
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+318
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+286

Project Details

Description
In a nut shell, we are analogous to Shopify on WhatsApp with user acquisition tools for D2C brands. More at businessonbot.com\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Marketing, Ecommerce
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