Proof of Usefulness Report

Francis App Inc

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+238
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Francis App is a legitimate, VC-backed financial planning platform (B2B SaaS) that modernizes spreadsheet workflows for CFOs. While the submission itself was of extremely low quality (containing false claims like 'audience reach: everyone' and 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms the project exists, has received funding (byFounders), and serves real customers (e.g., SYBO, ÅBEN). The score reflects the project's 'Small but promising' reality (approx. 100-250 range), significantly penalizing the submission's lack of credible data while acknowledging the actual product's utility and market timing.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+67.5
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+290
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+238

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Business budgeting in a next-generation spreadsheet

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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