Proof of Usefulness Report

Finch

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+489
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Finch is a high-value infrastructure project with verifiable market leadership (Series B, $68M+ funding, 50k+ employers). The solution solves a critical fragmentation problem in the employment data ecosystem with a strong unified API. However, the submission itself was of poor quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and filler text, which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Audience/Traction quality factors despite the project's actual massive scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility1.5)
Audience Reach Impact1.2)
Technical Innovation0.9)
Evidence Of Traction1.5)
Market Timing Relevance0.6)
Functional Completeness0.3)
Subtotal+479.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+489

Project Details

Project URL
Description
[Finch](https://www.tryfinch.com/) is the #1 unified API for employment systems, with industry-leading coverage across 200+ payroll and HRIS providers. Our technology underpins the employment ecosystem, securely connecting B2B apps with the employers they serve. Finch powers integrations for hundreds of platforms including Human Interest, Carta, and Nayya. \ Apps across HR technology, benefit administration, tax and compliance, fintech, and insurance use Finch to access a wide range of employment data —including company information, employee directories, employment status, pay statements, benefits eligibility, and more. \ Finch has helped more than 20,000 employers securely connect their data between apps. As the world moves toward standardized, open and interconnected data systems, Finch is building the infrastructure to make it easy to share employment data securely. Our vision is to create a connected and programmable employment ecosystem for all.

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