Proof of Usefulness Report

Datarails

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+612
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Datarails is a highly successful Series C company ($550M valuation, ~400 employees) solving a critical problem in FP&A. While the project itself has immense real-world utility and verified traction, the submission was low-quality, containing vague and exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'). The score reflects the strong verifiable reality of the business (Unicorn status, high growth) penalized significantly by the poor submission quality and lack of direct evidence provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+63.8
Evidence Of Traction+118.8
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+582.6
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+612

Project Details

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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