Proof of Usefulness Report

Grip

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+65
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission conflates two distinct companies: 'Grip Fertility' (heygrip.com), a Dutch at-home hormone testing startup acquired by Hertility in 2022, and 'Grip' (grip.events), an event networking platform (matching the 'Business Type' and 'Launch Date' provided). While the fertility project (as described) had high real-world utility and achieved a successful exit (acquisition), the submission itself is incoherent and contains false traction claims ('most people'). The score reflects the historical utility of Grip Fertility, heavily penalized for the inaccurate and confused submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.80
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+54.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+65

Project Details

Project URL
heygrip.com
Description
Grip exists to personalize womens’ healthcare. Every woman is unique, and today’s approach of ‘here’s what we do for an average woman’ just doesn’t cut it. We believe women should get access to information about their body whenever and wherever they want. \n\nOur first focus is fertility. We offer an easy and convenient fertility test through an at-home finger prick test. \n\nYour body. Your data. Grip offers the same hormone blood test that a fertility doctor would prescribe, at the comfort of your home.

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