Proof of Usefulness Report

Emocional

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+71
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Emocional (emocional.co) is a legitimate seed-stage B2B SaaS startup based in Barcelona, focused on detecting employee stress/burnout via AI/Computer Vision in video calls. Verified traction includes ~€435k funding (RedArbor, 2023) and recognition in HR tech. However, the project submission was of extremely poor quality (inaccurate 'everyone' reach, hyperbolic 'most people' traction claim), which severely penalized the Response Quality score. While the technology is innovative (Emotional AI), privacy concerns and niche B2B focus limit the current Real-World Utility and Reach scores compared to established market leaders.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+16.20
Evidence Of Traction+12.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+61.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.16
Final Score+71

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Emocionalis in the Employee Health IT Industry

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