Proof of Usefulness Report

elm

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+194
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Project 'elm' (getelm.co) is a legitimate B2B analytics platform for FMCG brands with verifiable traction (clients like Huel, KIND). However, the submission contains severe factual errors, claiming a $72B market cap (likely conflated with the Saudi 'Elm Company') and a team of thousands, whereas the actual entity is a seed-stage startup. The score acknowledges the tool's real-world utility but applies significant penalties for data misrepresentation and false claims of 'everyone' reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+39.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+203
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+194

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We build custom dashboards and tools that deliver insights related to big datasets.

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