Proof of Usefulness Report

Feather

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+325
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Project verified as 'Feather Insurance', a legitimate Series A insurtech based in Berlin with ~100k users and €10M+ funding. However, the submission data contains significant errors (incorrect 'Furniture rental' business type, likely confused with a US competitor) and a falsified traction claim ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high real-world value and market traction of the actual company, heavily penalized for the poor quality and inaccuracy of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+48.8
Evidence Of Traction+56.3
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+318.9
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+325

Project Details

Project URL
feather-insurance.com
Description
We’re committed to building a brand new insurance experience\n\nWe envision one without commission hungry brokers and one in which our customer’s best interests are always at the center.\nWhen was the last time you were pleasantly surprised by an insurance company? We bet the answer is never and that’s exactly why we’ve built Feather—to change that.\n\nWe’re a small, but ambitious team and we’re crazy about fintech and insurance. Our company was founded in 2018 by Rob (CEO) and Vincent (CTO). Vincent was one of the first employees at N26 where he was instrumental in building and scaling their iOS app. Rob was previously working at McKinsey where he consulted top insurance companies on how to improve their digital strategy.

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