Proof of Usefulness Report

Lusha

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+632
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Lusha is a verified 'unicorn' status company (Valuation ~$1.5B, 800k+ users) in the B2B sales intelligence space, demonstrating immense real-world traction and utility. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality (claims audience is 'everyone', traction is 'most people'), and the company faces significant regulatory headwinds regarding data privacy (e.g., Italy's Garante investigation in 2025). The score reflects a high-value established business penalized for a poor submission and market timing risks.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+9.0
Technical Innovation+5.63
Evidence Of Traction+24.5
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.13
Subtotal+66.51
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+632

Project Details

Project URL
lusha.com
Description
Lusha is a leading B2B contact and company information platform that helps businesses connect with their ideal prospects. Through its website, lusha.com, the company provides accurate and up-to-date contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses, for millions of professionals and companies worldwide. Lusha's platform is designed to enhance sales and marketing efforts by enabling users to quickly find and reach decision-makers, thereby improving lead generation and conversion rates. The company emphasizes data privacy and compliance, ensuring that its services adhere to the highest standards of data protection.

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