Proof of Usefulness Report

Link Capital

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Link Capital is a verified Norwegian Venture Capital firm focused on the energy transition (ClimateTech). Search results confirm the existence of their funds (Link One, Link Two, Link III) and a portfolio trajectory consistent with the claimed 72 investments. However, the submission quality is critically low; the submitter provided nonsensical answers for audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), contradicting the B2B nature of a VC firm. While the project itself has high real-world utility in the climate sector, the score is heavily penalized by the inaccuracy and lack of effort in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+49

Project Details

Description
Link Capital is an investment manager. We operate a series of early-stage investment funds. Link III is an energy transition fund investing in European climate- and energy transition startups. Link has a total portfolio of 72 investments across three funds across nine countries.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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