Proof of Usefulness Report

GroupRaise

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+558
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

GroupRaise is a verified, established platform (founded 2010) connecting over 10,000 restaurants with community groups for fundraisers, generating estimated annual revenue of ~$6.6M. While the submission itself was poor (lacking metrics and relying on hyperbolic claims like 'everyone'), external due diligence confirms significant market traction, a national U.S. footprint, and a sustainable business model that solves a genuine coordination problem for both restaurants and non-profits. The score reflects this high real-world utility and scale (falling into the 'Much larger scale' calibration tier), significantly discounted by the lack of direct evidence provided in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+8.5
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+58.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+558

Project Details

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Description
GroupRaise is a marketplace that helps restaurants host large groups of customers, typically 20-200+, in exchange for donating a % of sales to a charitable cause.\n\nGroupRaise Meals are fundraisers where groups of 20-200+ dinners eat at a local restaurant who is donating a percentage of their meal sales to a charitable cause during. These meals are organized, found, and marketed online. The organization process, which could take weeks before or in some cases was not even possible, now takes minutes on GroupRaise.com.\n\nGroupRaise.com was created to help restaurants build enchanting relationships with local customers through meal fundraisers that support causes their communities care about. We focus on enabling our charitable organizers to create meaningful experiences over the dinner table, while driving sales and creating repeat business for our restaurant partners without the pitfalls of other marketing approaches like coupons.

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