Proof of Usefulness Report

Equitybee

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+605
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Equitybee is a verified, venture-backed FinTech company (Series B) addressing a significant liquidity problem for startup employees. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility, substantial market traction, and strong funding ($55M+), the submission quality was extremely poor, containing generic false claims ('most people', 'everyone') and lacking specific evidence. The high score reflects the verifiable external reality of the business, penalized significantly by the low-quality input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+662.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+605

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Equitybee is a FinTech company provides startup employees with the funding they need to exercise their stock options.

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