Proof of Usefulness Report

Lightly

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+337
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Lightly.ai is a legitimate, venture-backed Y Combinator (S20) company solving a critical problem in Machine Learning (data curation for computer vision). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone uses my product'), confusing market cap with revenue, and listing industries as technologies. While the underlying technology and market relevance are high, the score is heavily penalized by the poor reliability of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+140.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+67.5
Evidence Of Traction+62.5
Market Timing Relevance+72.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+374.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+337

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We help companies to improve machine learning models by curating vision data.

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