Proof of Usefulness Report

CompStak

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+486
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

CompStak is a verified, high-value market leader in commercial real estate (CRE) data, evidenced by $80M+ in funding (Series C), ~150 employees, and widespread industry adoption (35,000+ members). While the submission contains significant inaccuracies (e.g., project name 'MysticForge', claiming 'everyone' uses it), the underlying project 'CompStak' demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction. The score reflects the high value of the verified business, heavily penalized by the low quality of the specific submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142
Audience Reach Impact+102
Technical Innovation+76
Evidence Of Traction+142
Market Timing Relevance+51
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+516
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+485

Project Details

Project URL
compstak.com
Description
Featured in the WSJ, Bloomberg, Businessweek, Forbes, The Real Deal \u0026 The Commercial Observer. \n\nWe create transparency in commercial real estate by gathering information that his hard to find, difficult to compile or otherwise unavailable.\n\nOur data is used by institutional owners to compare properties, hedge funds to make investments, and provides meaningful data for brokers, investors, appraisers, asset managers, and more.\n\nOur first product is a marketplace for the exchange of lease comps.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Commercial Real-Estate, Consumer Goods
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