Proof of Usefulness Report

CrossFund

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+319
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

CrossFund is a verified, legitimate FinTech venture collective with strong underlying metrics ($47M valuation, $40M+ raised, ~38 employees) that match the submission's data points. However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and vague descriptions. While the project operates at a comparable scale to established brands like HackerNoon, the PoU score is constrained by the lack of direct evidence provided in the application, necessitating a penalty on Quality Factors despite positive external verification.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+112
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+346
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+318

Project Details

Project URL
Description
CrossFund is an invitation-only, professional venture collective that empowers founders to raise early-stage capital and connect with accredited investors \u0026 mentors experienced in building cross-border, early-stage tech companies in emerging markets.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech, Construction
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