Proof of Usefulness Report

Loop and Tie

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+359
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Loop & Tie is a verifiable, established B2B gifting platform operating since ~2013 with over $2.6M in past funding and a team size of 11-50. While the submission itself contained low-quality, hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'all time marketcap: null'), independent verification confirms it is a functional business with significant real-world utility in the corporate gifting sector. The score reflects its established market position and proven utility, comparable to the benchmark, though penalized for the poor quality of the submission and the saturated nature of the gifting market.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+359

Project Details

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Description
Loop \u0026 Tie is changing the way businesses think about gifting. We've designed a gift choice platform that allows businesses to replace the dated practice of sending the same boring, one-size-fits-all gift to everyone. Instead they send a collection of choices, the client can select their favorite item, making the gift exchange a new source of data and communication. Customers can use our turn-key solution with curated collections ranging from $25-$500. We also sell our platform as a services so businesses can customize the platform with their own products. We believe gifting is a powerful sales and marketing interaction and the right platform can transform gifting from a pure expense into a revenue driving acquisition and retention tool.

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