Proof of Usefulness Report

General Catalyst

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+368
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission describes General Catalyst, a Tier 1 global venture capital firm with massive indirect utility and reach via its portfolio (Airbnb, Stripe, etc.). However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring an unprofessional submitter handle ('ShadowRider'), erroneous financial data ($75M market cap vs. actual billions in AUM), and vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'). As a financial service rather than a technology product, it scores low on technical innovation. The final score reflects the immense inherent value of the entity, severely penalized for a lazy and inaccurate submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93.75
Audience Reach Impact+90.00
Technical Innovation+15.00
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+405
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+369

Project Details

Project URL
generalcatalyst.com
Description
General Catalyst is a global investment and transformation company that partners with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. We support founders with a long-term view who challenge the status quo, partnering with them from seed to growth stage and beyond. With offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Berlin, Bangalore, and London, we have supported the growth of 800+ businesses, including Airbnb, Anduril, Applied Intuition, Commure, Glean, Guild, Gusto, Helsing, Hubspot, Kayak, Livongo, Mistral, Ramp, Samsara, Snap, Stripe, Sword, and Zepto. For more information, visit: www.generalcatalyst.com.

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