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Proof of Usefulness Report

Flying Fish Partners

Analysis completed on 3/18/2026

-29.25
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission represents a legitimate venture capital firm (Flying Fish Partners), but the inputs exhibit significant red flags indicating a fabricated or low-effort entry. Claims such as 'most people have used my product', an audience of 'everyone', and contradictory metrics like a team size of 125 alongside a 'marketcap' of 2.5 million heavily penalize the evaluation. The lack of a verifiable technological product and deceptive traction signals trigger the red-flag calibration criteria, warranting a negative rating.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact-10
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction-25
Market Timing Relevance+5
Functional Completeness-5
Subtotal-32.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score-29

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are an early-stage venture firm based in Seattle investing in high-potential AI and ML technology companies across the U.S. and Canada. We believe artificial intelligence and machine learning will disrupt every industry and are looking for the next generation of leaders in every field who are building companies with machine learning at the heart of their strategy.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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