Proof of Usefulness Report

Finalis

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+603
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Finalis is a legitimate, high-growth fintech platform ('Broker-Dealer in a Box') with verifiable traction, including $10.7M+ in funding, ~125 employees, and over $20B in deal volume facilitated. The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Market Timing. However, the submission itself was of very low quality, containing factually incorrect claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', traction is 'most people') and a likely erroneous user handle ('CrimsonForge'). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals, significantly penalized for the poor quality and inaccuracy of the submitted evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+635
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+603

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Finalis’ commitment to redefining the capital markets through innovation has made it the world’s fastest-growing dealmaking platform. The Finalis platform supercharges independent investment bankers, placement agents, and M&A advisors globally. Finalis’ Deal Engine automates and accelerates every aspect of the deal life-cycle from start to finish on their deal life-cycle: from Execute, to Connect, through Payments with the market’s most attractive rates, resulting in substantial cost savings for our partners which leverage a growing global network of over 600 bankers. With Finalis Execute, customers effortlessly streamline dealmaking processes using cutting-edge, compliant, and technology-driven workflows, ensuring efficiency and accuracy throughout the entire deal lifecycle. With Finalis Connect, customers gain access to the industry’s fastest-growing network of professionals, including investment bankers, placement agents, M&A advisors, funds, and companies actively seeking new opportunities in the capital markets. With Payments, customers access a custom-built solution that delivers secure wire tracking, same-day processing, and expert regulatory compliance monitoring. Together, these solutions provide customers with unparalleled leverage and confidence in executing capital markets transactions. Launched in 2020 and growing rapidly, the SF- and NYC-based firm is on a mission to power dealmakers by building the world’s largest dealmaking platform.

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