Proof of Usefulness Report

Cadre

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+435
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Cadre is a well-established real estate investment platform (fintech unicorn) that has transacted over $1 billion in value and was acquired by Yieldstreet. However, the project submission provided by 'FrostHunter' contains low-quality, exaggerated, and inaccurate data (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used it and listing 'productivity' as the sole tech). The score reflects the high verifiable real-world value and traction of the actual company, heavily penalized by the poor quality and dubious claims of the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22
Audience Reach Impact+11
Technical Innovation+12
Evidence Of Traction+18
Market Timing Relevance+7
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+72
Usefulness Multiplierx1.00
Final Score+435

Project Details

Project URL
cadre.com
Description
Cadre is building the world's premier digital marketplace for real estate investing.\n\nAt Cadre, we are transforming investing by building the world’s first digital exchange for alternative assets. Our technology platform promotes superior access and a smarter way to invest in opportunities. Ultimately, we are enabling greater participation and better outcomes for more people in our global economy.\n\nFounded in 2014 by Ryan Williams, Cadre is a marketplace where investors benefit from greater transparency, actionable information, lower fees, and more flexibility. The company’s innovative technology drives efficiency and powers insight for its participants. Cadre has raised approximately $135M in funding and transacted on close to a billion dollars worth of investments to date.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Productivity, Construction
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