Proof of Usefulness Report

Granica

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+609
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Granica is a verified, high-potential Series A company (raised $45M from NEA/Bain) solving a critical infrastructure problem: AI data cost efficiency. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing factually incorrect 'filler' claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and poor formatting. The high score reflects the verified reality of the technology and business backing (using external validation), but is heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of specific evidence provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+655
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+609

Project Details

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Description
Our state-of-the-art AI efficiency, data optimization and compression platform designed to make cloud-scale data cheaper, faster, safer and more intelligent. As enterprises generate and store unprecedented volumes of data, traditional infrastructure can’t keep up — costs explode, performance lags, and privacy becomes harder to enforce. Granica changes that. We sit beneath the lakehouse — optimizing the data itself through advanced lossless compression, intelligent data selection, and built-in privacy preservation. Our platform enables enterprises to cut cloud data costs by up to 80% while improving performance and reducing operational complexity. This is deep infrastructure — already deployed in live production environments, operating across hundreds of petabytes of enterprise data. At the heart of Granica's mission is the belief that data is the foundation of modern AI. Realizing its full potential requires rethinking how data is managed, moved, and made useful. That's why we bring together world-class talent in AI research, distributed systems, and business to tackle the hardest challenges in data at scale. Backed by leading investors including NEA and Bain Capital Ventures, Granica is helping the world's most forward-thinking organizations build a smarter, more cost-efficient data layer for the AI era.

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