Proof of Usefulness Report

Cultivatd

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+406
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Cultivatd is a legitimate, venture-backed (Series A, ~$3.5M raised) indoor farming brokerage with verified partnerships (IGS, Elevate Farms) and a plausible valuation of ~$17M. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing demonstrably false claims ('everyone' audience, 'most people have used my product') and incorrect terminology ('marketcap' instead of valuation). The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified business status, significantly penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+6.00
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+49
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+406

Project Details

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Description
Cultivatd works with some of the indoor farming industry's best product developers and technologies to help people discover which vertical farm tech is best for their projects.

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