Proof of Usefulness Report

Catch

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Catch' (getcatch.com), a venture-backed fintech payment platform that, according to market intelligence (PitchBook), is listed as 'Out of Business' as of April 2025. The submission contains critical red flags, including demonstrably false claims of traction ('most people have used my product') and nonsensical financial data ('all time marketcap: null'). While the underlying concept of ACH-based payments to reduce interchange fees had theoretical utility, the project's verified defunct status and the low-quality, hyperbolic submission data result in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+10
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+65
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
getcatch.com
Description
Catch is an early stage startup on a mission to disrupt traditional e-commerce payments. We’re building an alternative payment service that allows both merchants \u0026 consumers to save money by cutting out credit card processing fees. Merchants save on fees; shoppers earn 5% minimum in store credit every time they pay with Catch. Everyone wins — except the big banks.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech, Banking, Entrepreneurship
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