Proof of Usefulness Report

EDUrain Inc. (Techstars ‘23)

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+257
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

EDUrain is a verifiable B2B SaaS platform for student housing with legitimate traction (15+ university partners, $155K+ funding, Black Ambition semifinalist). However, the submission input itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and placeholder data. While the project addresses a genuine real-world problem (student housing/credit building) and shows promising B2B adoption, the disparity between the submission quality and the actual business metrics negatively impacted the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102.0
Audience Reach Impact+45.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+52.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+344
Usefulness Multiplierx0.75
Final Score+257

Project Details

Description
We white-label a B2B SaaS platform for colleges, catering to both on-campus and off-campus housing needs of college housing administrators

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