Proof of Usefulness Report

Finder

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+641
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Finder is a highly established, market-leading fintech comparison platform with significant real-world utility and verified global reach. While the project entity itself is of high value (estimated 750+ employees, global presence), the specific submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('everyone'), incorrect revenue data ($2.5M market cap for a major corporation), and a generic description. The high score reflects the verifiable reality of the business rather than the quality of the application, with penalties applied to Technical Innovation and Response Quality due to the lack of detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+38
Evidence Of Traction+158
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+697
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+641

Project Details

Project URL
finder.com
Description
Finder is an award-winning global fintech, helping people around the world make better financial decisions and improve their lives. Our vision is to become the world’s go-to destination for comparing – helping people to find better. Finder is privately owned and self-funded, starting out in Australia in 2006. It is now the most visited personal finance comparison website in Australia and we're expanding around the world, with offices in: - Sydney, Australia - New York City, USA - London, UK - Toronto, Canada - Manila, Philippines - Wroclaw, Poland - Denver, USA - Adelaide, Australia - Singapore Interested in joining the Finder rocketship? Please check out our career pages: - AU: www.finder.com.au/careers/ - US: www.finder.com/careers/ - UK: www.finder.com/uk/careers/

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