Proof of Usefulness Report

Groundlight AI

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+63
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Groundlight AI is a legitimate, venture-backed ($10M Seed from Madrona) computer vision startup offering a high-utility natural language API. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and generic data. While the underlying technology and market timing are excellent, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the 'Minimal Traction' (user count) stage typical of early B2B pilots.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.8
Technical Innovation+15.3
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+58.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+63

Project Details

Project URL
https://www.groundlight.ai
Description
Groundlight is a computer vision platform that enables you to interpret images using simple English natural language and minimal code, providing instant results to yes or no answers. By combining traditional deep learning, expert human supervision, and real-time optimization, Groundlight simplifies the process of building robust vision solutions. Groundlight's mission is to enable enterprises to effortlessly harness the potential of computer vision, amplifying their capabilities, enhancing decision-making, and driving a sustainable, data-driven future.

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