Proof of Usefulness Report

Comparables

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+332
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Comparables.ai is a verifiable Finnish fintech startup (raised ~$1.3M, ~30,000 users) offering an AI-augmented platform for company analysis and M&A benchmarking. While the underlying business is legitimate and has won industry awards (e.g., Nordic Fintech), the project submission itself is of extremely low quality. It features hyperbolic and factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone') and missing data ('marketcap: null'). The score acknowledges the verified real-world utility and innovation of the platform but applies significant penalties to Audience Reach and Traction quality factors due to the unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+332

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Comparablesis in the Data as a Service Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Machine Learning
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