Proof of Usefulness Report

Groover

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+513

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Groover is a verified, VC-backed music promotion platform (Series A, ~$16.7M funding) with significant real-world traction (350k+ artists, ~60 employees). However, the submission itself provided extremely low-quality, hyperbolic data (claiming 'everyone' as audience and 'most people' as traction). The score reflects the high value of the actual business, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the application evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5

Audience Reach Impact+60.0

Technical Innovation+90.0

Evidence Of Traction+112.5

Market Timing Relevance+80.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+557.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.92

Final Score+513

Project Details

Project URL

groover.co

Description

Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios & labels. An innovative web platform on which musicians are ensured to be listened to & get feedback!

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