Proof of Usefulness Report

Dines

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+366
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Dines is a legitimate, VC-backed hospitality technology company (raised ~£1.6M in 2023, total funding ~$4.7M). While the submission input was low-effort (vague claims), external verification confirms strong traction: partnership with Stripe (case study citing 150% revenue increase for venues), adoption by major clients like Delfont Mackintosh Theatres and Underbelly, and a clear product-market fit in the post-COVID hospitality sector. The project falls into the 'Comparable Scale' category relative to the calibration benchmark.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102
Audience Reach Impact+56
Technical Innovation+36
Evidence Of Traction+127
Market Timing Relevance+36
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+358
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+366

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Dines is an all-in-one ordering platform for hospitality businesses that care deeply about their customers' experiences. We empower hospitality operators all over the UK to transform their businesses with our frictionless Order \u0026 Pay experiences, unrivalled support, and attention to detail. Founded in 2016 and with teams in London, Newcastle, and Berlin.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
It Services, Travel Hospitality
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