Proof of Usefulness Report

Grata

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+693
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Grata is a verified, highly successful B2B private company search engine. External verification confirms it was acquired for ~$200M (Datasite, June 2025) and employs ~200 people, validating the submission's numerical claims despite the hyperbolic and low-quality descriptive text (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience). The project demonstrates exceptional traction and real-world utility in the private equity market, justifying a high score comparable to major successes, significantly outperforming the calibration baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+250.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+770
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+693

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Grata's private company search engine helps BD professionals discover, target, and prioritize the right companies. Our technology provides deeper, up-to-date information on mid market companies overlooked by databases. We make prospecting mid market companies viable, easy, and a critical part of our customers’ BD strategy.\n\ngrata.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

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Technical Roadmap

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