Proof of Usefulness Report

Linearity

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+607
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Linearity (formerly Vectornator) is a legitimate, venture-backed scale-up (raised ~$35M from EQT Ventures/468 Capital) with a high-utility product used by millions of designers. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and inaccurate data (team size of 350 vs actual ~50; 'marketcap 2500000' likely referring to annual revenue or a funding round error). The score reflects the strong underlying reality of the business, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+42.5
Technical Innovation+82.0
Evidence Of Traction+45.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+625.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+607

Project Details

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Description
Linearity, is designed to help you bring your ideas to life. Whether you're a marketing pro or a design enthusiast, you can now create sleek marketing assets with Linearity Curve and then transform them into professional marketing motion graphics with Linearity Move. It all started in 2017 when we introduced Linearity Curve (formally Vectornator) to the world with the goal of making professional digital design accessible to everyone. Over the years our features expanded and our functionalities multiplied, transforming what started as a simple solution into a versatile software that now caters to design teams of all levels. Today, with a focus on offering AI-powered and collaborative tools for creating marketing visual assets and the imminent launch of Linearity Move, a groundbreaking motion graphics software that allows anyone to create animated content quickly and easily, Linearity aims to empower marketing professionals, graphic designers, illustrators, and animators to unlock their creative potential. Recognizing the lack of modern collaboration features in traditional marketing design tools, Linearity Curve's platform empowers marketing teams to work seamlessly together. Real-time collaboration, commenting, proprietary cloud storage and advanced design features will be coming soon and enable marketers to breathe life into their creative ideas, fostering efficient workflows and unleashing their storytelling potential. The company has also just launched its game-changing motion graphics software, Linearity Move, in a completely new take on the way motion marketing assets are created. With its user-friendly interface, Linearity Move enables marketing teams to effortlessly transform their designs into animations within seconds.

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