Proof of Usefulness Report

DealRoom

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+504
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project refers to DealRoom, a verified and established Chicago-based M&A fintech firm (founded 2012, ~90 employees) with significant real-world utility and traction. However, the submission itself (under the name 'SwiftBlade') is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacking technical detail. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals of DealRoom, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and inaccurate claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+113
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+561
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+504

Project Details

Project URL
Description
DealRoom is a Chicago-based financial technology firm that serves investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance professionals in process automation for complex transactions.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Fintech, Banking
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