Proof of Usefulness Report

MassLight

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+417
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

MassLight is a well-established 'build-for-equity' accelerator/agency (founded 2000) with a verifiable team of 50+ engineers, indicating significant business stability and revenue well above the calibration baseline. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic false claims (e.g., Reach: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people have used my product') and missing data fields. The score reflects the high real-world value and verified scale of the entity, heavily penalized by the poor credibility of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+502.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+417

Project Details

Project URL
Description
MassLight supplies capital and a dedicated tech team. We take equity in return. \ We work with founders with domain expertise and the ability to market a product but lack technical capacity. We have a long history of published apps and growing cohort of portfolio companies. Our team of more than 50 engineers has built, scaled, raised and exited over and over. \n

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