Proof of Usefulness Report

FD Solutions

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+438
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission describes 'FD Solutions' (First Derivatives/FD Technologies), a highly established global software company known for Kx and high-performance finance systems. While the description accurately conveys significant enterprise utility and technical sophistication (Microsoft Gold Partner, Big Data), the specific data fields provided are factually inaccurate and low-effort. The submission claims a team size of 125 and a market cap of 17M, whereas the actual entity is a public company with thousands of employees and a much higher valuation. The claim that 'most people' have used the product is unrealistic for specialized B2B software. The score reflects the high real-world value of the underlying entity, heavily penalized for poor data quality and unverifiable claims in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+102.0
Evidence Of Traction+62.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+487
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+438

Project Details

Project URL
firstderivatives.com
Description
FD Solutions specializes in the design, development, implementation and support of innovative software solutions for companies worldwide. With sophisticated, high-quality solutions, we help businesses to improve their competitive edge through effective use of the latest technology. Saving you time, resources and money, while delivering immediate value and sustainable long-term advantage, is only part of what we do. Our talented software development team will cater to your unique needs and is committed to finding the best solution for your business. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, our expertise in high performance systems, life cycle quality assurance, business intelligence, and custom application development has gained us recognition as highly-skilled leaders in the field. First Derivatives is a software company with offices around the globe. We offer enterprise software solutions under the Kx brand for Big and Fast Data. We offer solutions for Finance, Utilities, Manufacturing and overall IoT. More information is available at www.kx.com.

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