Proof of Usefulness Report

Equity Report

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references specific industry awards (e.g., Leeds StartUp of the Year, Georgina Henry Award), suggesting the existence of a legitimate regional media entity. However, the evaluation is critically undermined by hyperbolic and objectively false claims (e.g., traction stated as 'most people have used my product', audience as 'everyone'). The financial metric provided ('marketcap: 2500000') confuses valuation with revenue and lacks currency specification, further degrading credibility. While the topic (M&A/ESG news) has real-world utility, the low-quality input prevents a higher assessment.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+52.00
Audience Reach Impact+10.00
Technical Innovation+28.00
Evidence Of Traction+27.00
Market Timing Relevance+75.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+33.95
Usefulness Multiplierx1.24
Final Score+42

Project Details

Description
The one-stop shop for global M&A, antitrust, and ESG news coverage. Finalist for the Rising Star Award (2023), the Leeds StartUp of the Year Award (2023), and the Georgina Henry Award for Digital Innovation (2022).

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