Proof of Usefulness Report

Head-High Co. Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+55
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Head-High Co., Ltd. is a verified, legitimate B2B consultancy in the Japanese indie game industry, established in 2017 by CEO Takaaki Ichijo (a known industry figure). However, the project submission is of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (audience reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people'), inaccurate data labels ('marketcap' likely refers to JPY capital or annual revenue), and a naming mismatch ('ShadowRider' vs. Company Name). While the business solves a genuine niche problem (bridging Western tools to Japanese devs), it lacks the technical innovation and scalability of a high-growth tech startup. The score reflects a stable but small lifestyle business with a poorly constructed PoU submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+20.0
Evidence Of Traction+60.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+48.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+55

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Head-High Co, Ltd., is a developer relation service distributor for game dev tools and middleware. CEO of Head-High, Takaaki Ichijo was worked at CRIWARE as sales manager in 5 years, after that He established Head-High in 2017. Our company focus to support the Japanese indie game scene, by spread effective tools and amazing services for game developers. ゲーム開発ツール・サービス専門のコンサルタント事業を行っております。特に、日本のインディーゲームクリエイターへの製品紹介を得意としております。

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