Proof of Usefulness Report

Lime

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+610
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Lime is a globally recognized unicorn in the micromobility sector with verified scale (250+ cities, $2B+ valuation). While the submission text itself was brief and somewhat informal ('most people have used my product'), the provided data points (team size, market cap) and public verifyability of the brand justify a high score. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction, placing it in the upper tier of established technology companies.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+136.8
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+148.5
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+6.0
Subtotal+564.3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+610

Project Details

Project URL
li.me
Description
Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company in 2021, Lime has powered more than 300 million electric bike and scooter rides in nearly 250 cities, replacing an estimated 75 million car trips and preventing 26,000 tons of CO2. Learn more at li.me!\n\nWe're on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Guided by our core pillars of safety, sustainability, community, and innovation, we're helping to decarbonize transportation and change the way people move in cities for good.

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