Proof of Usefulness Report

ClearGlass

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+706
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ClearGlass is a verified, high-impact B2B fintech platform addressing cost transparency in the pension industry. External validation confirms the platform influences over £1.3 trillion in assets (significantly higher than the submission's outdated £600bn claim) and serves 850+ asset owners. While the submission contained low-quality placeholder data (e.g., claiming audience reach is 'everyone' and traction is 'most people'), the actual project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and fiduciary value. The score reflects the project's massive scale and regulatory relevance, adjusted for the poor quality of the specific data entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95
Audience Reach Impact+68
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+81
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+776
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+706

Project Details

Project URL
clearglass.com
Description
Pension Funds give part of their fund to Asset Managers in the hope that the Asset Managers will increase the value of the pension fund over time, allowing pension fund members to retire on a larger pension.\n\nClearGlass is a digital platform sitting between Pension Funds and Asset Managers. Our goal is to bring much-needed transparency to the pensions industry. Our platform provides Pension Funds with the tools and data they need to ensure they're getting value-for-money and transparency from their Asset Managers.\n\nLaunched in January 2019, we have over 400 Asset Managers on our platform and are approaching £600bn in assets. This year we've been named Financial Technology Innovation of the Year and Tech Nation Rising Star. We've just completed our seed round and are now ready to scale and fulfil our ambition of bringing transparency to the pension industry so you can retire with a healthier pension. We'd love for you to join us on our journey.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech, Software Development, Entrepreneurship
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