Proof of Usefulness Report

LayerX

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+741
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

LayerX is a highly significant Japanese 'soonicorn' (Series B, ~$192M raised, ~430 employees) with verified market leadership in AI-driven B2B invoice processing ('Bakuraku' suite). While the submission text was extremely low-quality (falsely claiming 'everyone' as the audience and providing no evidence), independent verification confirms exceptional real-world utility, strong market timing (aligned with Japan's DX laws), and massive traction (15,000+ corporate customers). The score reflects the high value of the project entity, slightly penalized for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+128.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+780.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+741

Project Details

Project URL
layerx.co.jp
Description
LayerX is a Japanese company founded in 2018, operating as an AI-driven invoice processing software provider. Their mission is to "digitize all economic activities." They offer AI SaaS products like the "Bakuraku" suite for expense management and invoice processing, and the "AI Workforce" for enterprise data workflows. LayerX has a strong focus on DX (digital transformation) and leverages blockchain technology.

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