Proof of Usefulness Report

Fnatic

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+640
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Fnatic is a globally recognized Tier 1 esports organization with significant real-world influence, generating over $20M in annual revenue and engaging millions of fans. While the submission itself contained lazy and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'space-technology'), the verifiable scale of the entity—including a successful hardware line (Fnatic Gear) and 200+ championships—warrants a high score. The score is penalized for the low quality of the specific responses provided in the intake form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+780
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+640

Project Details

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Description
FNATIC is a global esports performance brand headquartered in London, laser-focused on seeking out, levelling up and amplifying gamers and creators.\n\nOur history is unparalleled. Founded in 2004, we are the most successful esports brand of the last decade, winning more than 200 championships across 30 different games.\nToday, driven by entertainment, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. We deliver industry-leading content, experiences and activations through offices and facilities in cities between Los Angeles and Tokyo.\n\nAnd a future even brighter. We are forerunners in competitive mobile gaming, as the first Tier 1 esports team to launch a presence in India. We pioneered the intersection of street culture and esports with merch collaborations, and will continue to lead the industry in relation to quality of pro wear and fan apparel. Our pros and creators will generate more than 100m hours of entertainment content in 2020, showcasing our global partners to an audience of more than 15m fans across our social platforms. In addition, our 'Fnatic Gear' consumer products will continue to level up and amplify the gaming performance of users wherever they are sold.

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