Proof of Usefulness Report

HomeRoots

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+388
Proof of Usefulness Score
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HomeRoots is a legitimate, revenue-generating B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2018, connecting furniture wholesalers with retailers. External verification confirms it has raised funding (est. $2M+) and partners with major retailers like Home Depot and Target. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and vague data. The score reflects the verified business viability ($2M revenue, ~30 employees) heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162.5
Audience Reach Impact+64.0
Technical Innovation+42.0
Evidence Of Traction+110.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+431
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+388

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HomeRoots is a B2B Furniture \u0026 Home Décor e-commerce platform that efficiently connects Sellers (wholesalers) and Buyers (retailers). Sellers gain access to a consistent, active buyer network and build revenue. Buyers/Retailers grow their business with support from a vetted community of Sellers/Wholesalers. Services offered: premium memberships for suppliers, member authentication, custom product sourcing, e-commerce, trading services, dropship, logistics and warehousing.

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