Proof of Usefulness Report

Gathered Here

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+415
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Gathered Here is a verified, venture-backed Australian 'death-tech' platform founded in 2017. External search confirms it has raised ~$2.1M AUD and is recognized as a key player in the APAC end-of-life planning market by industry analysts. The project demonstrates high real-world utility by digitizing funeral comparisons and wills. However, the submission itself contained low-quality placeholder text (e.g., 'most people have used my product', name 'SwiftBlade'), which heavily penalized the Response Quality score. Despite this, the verifiable business traction and market dominance (18% of funerals) drive a solid overall score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+5.25
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+50.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+415

Project Details

Description
Gathered Here is Australia’s #1 end-of-life services website: 18% of all funerals include a comparison search on our website, 3.5% of all Wills are written on our free Wills platform, and we’re partnering with charities to raise $550m in charitable bequests before the end of 2022.

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