Proof of Usefulness Report

Dott

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Dott is a well-established European micromobility operator with significant verified scale (500+ employees, €50M+ funding history, operations in major cities). The project demonstrates high real-world utility and massive audience reach. However, the submission itself is of low quality, featuring outdated Series A descriptions (current status is significantly more advanced) and lazy field entries (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and traction of the company, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the specific data entry and outdated information.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+765
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+634

Project Details

Project URL
ridedott.com
Description
We are a newly-founded micromobility startup on a mission to improve European city life. We believe in a future where inner cities will be free of cars and pollution. And we believe we can make that happen by offering our dockless, shared electrical scooters and bikes as convenient alternatives for short-distance travel. Our mission is to beautifully design micromobility for safety, comfort, and durability.\n\nWe recently raised an initial investment of €20 million and just released €30 million series A funding, co-led by existing investors EQT Ventures and Naspers, through its Naspers Ventures division, Axel Springer Digital Ventures, Felix Capital, FJ Labs, U-Start Club and angel investors.\n\nDott is headquartered in Amsterdam and is now operating in Brussels, Paris, Lyon, Milan \u0026 soon launching in other European cities
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Design, Entrepreneurship, 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