Proof of Usefulness Report

Criya

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+80
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Criya is a legitimate Y Combinator (W22) startup with over $5.8M in seed funding and approximately 40,000 users, offering a comprehensive 'business-in-a-box' solution for solopreneurs. While the submission itself was low-quality (exaggerated claims like 'most people', missing metrics), external verification confirms strong product-market fit, significant backing (Felicis, YC), and functional AI-driven CRM/content tools. The score reflects its status as a promising early-stage venture (Seed) with verifiable traction, positioned at the high end of the '<50k users' calibration bracket.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+71
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+79

Project Details

Project URL
criya.co
Description
Criya is a 1-stop platform for coaches, creators and solopreneurs. Criya sets up users with a Landing site with funnels and automated flows that allows you to seamlessly package your services, book consultations and sell ebooks, memberships and more.\nAnd more importantly, Criya simplifies your back office with a built-in CRM that seamlessly connects to your Google mail, drive and calendar, so anyone can instantly start booking clients, send proposals, manage projects, contracts, invoicing, and streamline their entire business within 15 minutes.\nBacked by Y Combinator, Criya is a woman led, venture backed community-driven all-in-one platform to power the next generation of creative entrepreneurs, enabling them to become financially independent by working for themselves and doing what they love.\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Social Media, Art
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