Proof of Usefulness Report

Iconomy

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Iconomy is a verifiable Berlin-based boutique advisory firm serving the European tech ecosystem (Crypto, AI, Fintech). However, the submission presents it as a technology project despite relying on 'Management Consulting' with no specific proprietary software or technical innovation described. The submission contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming the audience is 'everyone' and stating 'most people have used my product,' which is factually incorrect for a B2B consultancy. The revenue field cites a 'marketcap' of 17M, likely a confusion of terms or data error. While the business exists and operates in a relevant market, it scores low on the PoU framework due to being a service business rather than a tech product and providing poor quality evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+20.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
iconomy.partners
Description
Founded in 2018, iconomy is a Berlin and Munich-based boutique advisory firm with a tailor-made portfolio to support the European tech ecosystem. iconomy grew out of a leading Berlin-based think tank and its work on behalf of the German and European tech ecosystem. That’s why we are passionate about giving the most innovative challengers & initiators a chance at claiming their fair share of the global internet economy. With its hands-on approach, established networks and diverse team, iconomy supports some of the most promising and innovative teams, products and technologies and helps them find their way into the market, tell their story, make the right decisions and find the right partners in their most important and business-critical moments - from fundraising to strategic business development; from policy support to community building. iconomy’s work spans multiple verticals with a special passion for Crypto, Fintech, Health Tech, VR & AR, Privacy and AI.

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