Proof of Usefulness Report

Landis

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+637
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Landis is a well-established Series B proptech company backed by Sequoia Capital, Jay-Z, and Will Smith, with over $200M in funding. The project addresses a critical real-world problem (homeownership affordability) using a rent-to-own model with financial coaching. While the submitted form contained significant errors (incorrect project name 'DeepForge', false traction claims like 'most people', and null revenue data), external verification confirms high market relevance, significant capital traction, and operational scale in multiple states. The score reflects the high value and utility of the actual business, heavily penalized in the 'Response Quality' and 'Traction' quality factors due to the poor submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+128.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+693
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+638

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Landis helps renters transition to homeownership.\n\nThe Landis Homeownership Coach sets up users on tailored plans to mortgage-readiness, guiding them through credit improvement and down payment savings to overcome the hurdles of getting a mortgage.\n\nLandis also makes a bet on its clients’ success by helping them select their dream home, rent it and purchase it back from Landis when they’re mortgage-ready.\n\nHomeownership is key to financial inclusion and wealth creation. Landis is proud to pursue its social mission of helping more Americans own their home.\n\nWe are backed by Sequoia Capital, Jay Z and Will Smith.

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