Proof of Usefulness Report

Index Ventures

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+654
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Index Ventures is a top-tier, globally recognized venture capital firm with verifiable massive impact, backing industry-defining companies (e.g., Slack, Discord, Roblox). The project scores highly on Utility, Reach, and Traction due to its institutional status and successful portfolio. However, the submission itself is of low quality, featuring questionable data ('marketcap: 2500000') and minimal effort in description, which significantly reduces the Response Quality and Technical Innovation scores. The final score reflects the immense real-world value of the entity while penalizing the poor documentation provided in this specific entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+27.0
Evidence Of Traction+213.8
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+743.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+654

Project Details

Description
Index Ventures partners with exceptional entrepreneurs – those with unique insight who are intrinsically driven to make their vision a reality. We help them turn their bold ideas into global businesses, and through the companies they build, have a long-lasting and positive impact on the world around us. Index-backed businesses are supported by an experienced team of investors, strategists, and an extensive global network built over three decades of startup investing. Working side-by-side through the scale up journey, we forge deep and long-lasting relationships with founders and their teams. The vast majority of these partnerships begin early in the company’s life, at Seed and Series A, and extend to IPO and beyond. Operating as one team, with feet firmly on both sides of the Atlantic – from London to Tel Aviv, and San Francisco to New York – we are an international team with a global mindset, with experience supporting founders wherever they emerge. When they succeed, they generate returns that in turn support Index’s investors, including non-profit foundations; education, healthcare and research endowments; and other impact-driven organizations.

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