Proof of Usefulness Report

Grifin

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+286
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Grifin is a legitimate, venture-backed fintech application (Series A, ~$22M funding) with verifiable traction (~500k users, 4.5-star App Store rating). The platform automates micro-investing based on daily spending, addressing a real-world barrier to market entry. While the project demonstrates significant utility and market fit, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, providing vague and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the strong external evidence of utility and traction, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and the early-to-mid stage nature of its user base compared to global giants.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+24.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+45.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+301.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+286

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are the simplest and most human way to make investing accessible to everyone. We automate investing into the daily lives of our customers. With Grifin, when you shop somewhere, you own it. Buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks, invest $1 in Starbucks stock. We are currently on the AppStore.

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