Proof of Usefulness Report

Hybe

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+24
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission conflates two distinct entities: 'Hybe.io' (a small, Berlin-based adtech/programmatic startup founded ~2020) and 'HYBE Corporation' (the multi-billion dollar South Korean entertainment giant behind BTS, founded 2005). While the description and URL match the adtech platform, the claimed metrics ($8.3B market cap, 2005 launch, 1000+ team, 'Entertainment' sector) belong to the K-pop corporation. This severe misrepresentation of data invalidates the traction scores. The project is evaluated as the verifiable B2B adtech startup, which appears to be early-stage/unfunded with niche reach, resulting in a low score due to lack of authentic traction evidence and misleading submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+20.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+24

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Hybe is a programmatic advertising platform for mobile app developers to run user acquisition and retargeting campaigns at scale. We redefine the current state of mobile adtech by providing app developers with all tools to succeed on programmatic and grow their expertise for their apps to flourish.

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