Proof of Usefulness Report

Finley

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+675
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Finley (finleycms.com) is a verifiable, high-growth Series A fintech company providing critical debt capital management software. Despite the low-quality submission (which contained filler text and inaccurate claims like 'audience: everyone'), independent verification confirms significant traction, including $20M+ in funding, partnerships with Valley Bank and Ramp, and a clear problem-solution fit in the private credit market. The score reflects the high utility and market position of the actual company, heavily adjusted for the poor quality of the submission inputs.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.00
Audience Reach Impact+10.40
Technical Innovation+10.20
Evidence Of Traction+17.60
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+70.45
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+676

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Finleyis in the Investment Tech Industry

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