Proof of Usefulness Report

estie

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+316
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Estie is a verified, high-growth Japanese PropTech company (Series B, ~$20M+ funding) providing data infrastructure for commercial real estate. However, the submission itself is low-quality, listing an incorrect name ('SwiftForge'), vague audience claims ('everyone'), and hallucinated traction text ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying business fundamentals place it in the 400+ range, the score is heavily penalized (approx. -100 points) due to the poor quality of evidence provided in the form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+52.00
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+74.38
Market Timing Relevance+42.50
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+332.63
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+316

Project Details

Project URL
Description
estie, inc. is a Japanese property technology startup that aims to redefine the real estate industry through digital transformation. They develop a SaaS platform designed to unlock the value of the commercial real estate industry by digitalizing the flow of information and transactions. The company's platform uses accumulated commercial real estate data infrastructure technology and in-depth knowledge of real estate operations to offer a wide range of services.

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