FirstIgnite

FirstIgnite is a legitimate, venture-backed (Y Combinator S21) company addressing a high-value problem in the technology transfer space, effectively connecting university research with industry partners. External verification confirms significant traction, including an estimated $1M-$3M in annual revenue, a team of ~20-27 employees, and partnerships with major institutions like Johns Hopkins and the University of Oregon. However, the submission itself ('IronStone') contained factually incorrect and low-effort claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'revenue: null'), which severely impacted the Response Quality and Traction evidence scores. The final score reflects the high intrinsic value and verified success of the underlying business, penalized by the poor quality of the submission data.