Proof of Usefulness Report

Gather Being

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+26
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Gather Being' (formerly Gather Investing) is a UK-based fintech app that recently emerged from administration (bankruptcy protection) after defaulting on government loans. While the concept of 'playlists for investing' has some utility, the submission is critically flawed. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false, and the team size (125) appears significantly exaggerated compared to public records (~24 employees). The input lists 'marketcap' instead of revenue, likely conflating the project with a separate crypto entity or a theoretical valuation. The project has minimal genuine traction signals and significant financial stability red flags.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+40.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+26

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We combine investing with well-being, lifestyle, learning and networking. An inclusive community of like-minded people, high-profile partners and experiences like no other. Finally making investing cool and part of your everyday lifestyle.

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