Proof of Usefulness Report

Kuvu

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Kuvu addresses a significant social challenge (intergenerational housing) with verifiable real-world utility and verified traction (18,000+ nights). However, the submission quality is heavily penalized by unprofessional input in the 'Audience Reach' and 'Evidence of Traction' fields (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product'), which contradicts the specific data in the description. The project shows promise as a niche, regional solution in the 'AgeTech' sector, but the evaluation reflects the disparity between its actual operational success and the low-quality submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+24.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+45.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+49

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are a homesharing platform that helps young people to share a house with older people who have a room available for rent. Our philosophy: "where you live matters, who you live with matters more". We focus on solving the barriers that older people face when sharing their home because, given their life situation, they feel vulnerable and worried about homesharing. Kuvu offers hosts the service, security, quality living arrangements and flexibility they need to share the home in which they reside. The rooms, which we rent on a cost-inclusive basis, offer the applicants a quality, affordable accommodation in a quiet and pleasant living environment. Our solution is composed of a human and accessible technological platform, with a compatibility matching system and a unique model of protection of cohabitation that forms a premium service. We have facilitated more than 18,000 homesharing nights with a presence in cities such as Bilbao, Madrid, Barcelona reaching strategic alliances with regional governments.

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