Proof of Usefulness Report

DealValue

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+45
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'DealValue' presents as a B2B diligence platform, but the submission contains significant red flags and verifiable inaccuracies. While the domain 'dealvalue.com' exists and matches a Dallas-based startup listing (showing 1 employee, contrary to the 30 claimed), the 'Evidence of Traction' claim ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false for a niche M&A service. The audience reach claim ('everyone') further degrades credibility. The project appears to be a consulting service with potential automated elements, but the submission quality is extremely low, suggesting either a lack of seriousness or a disconnect between the submitter and the actual business operations.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+24.875
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
dealvalue.com
Description
Deal Value’s IT & HR diligence services helps investors enter transactions with a full understanding of opportunities, risks and hidden costs. Deal Value knows how technology affects a business and exactly what to look for on behalf of private equity firms, family offices, and corporate development teams. Our mission is to build a global collaborative business that creates tangible deal value. Our team of seasoned Big 4 advisors developed a secure and automated platform, that mitigates risks and compliance issues across organizations and acquisitions. We work with clients to assess target with a proven 7 step approach and automated platform to delivery our final diligence targets report in 2 weeks.

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