Proof of Usefulness Report

Metropolis

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+765
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Metropolis is a verified 'unicorn' with a $5B+ valuation and over 20,000 employees following its acquisition of SP Plus. While the project submission itself contained lazy data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'marketcap: 91400000000'), external verification confirms it is a market leader in AI-driven parking and autonomous commerce infrastructure. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, massive verifiable traction ($5B+ annual transaction volume), and strong technical innovation in computer vision. The low quality of the submission response significantly impacted the Response Quality score, but the overwhelming verified success of the business drives the high final PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility104.5 (High utility in reducing physical commerce friction)
Audience Reach Impact114.0 (50M+ users, massive North American footprint)
Technical Innovation99.0 (Advanced computer vision deployed at scale)
Evidence Of Traction128.7 (Verified $5B valuation, $1.5B acquisition of SP Plus)
Market Timing Relevance95.0 (Critical infrastructure for the 'Recognition Economy')
Functional Completeness10.0 (Submission contained vague claims and inaccuracies)
Subtotal+551.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.39 (Calibration scalar applied to align 0-150 raw scale with 0-1000 benchmark)
Final Score+765

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Metropolis develops advanced computer vision and machine learning technology that make mobile commerce remarkable. Our platform is already deployed in hundreds of mobility facilities and industries with billions in opportunity. We’re building the digital pipes through which the future of mobile commerce will move.

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

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Document User Growth

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Showcase Revenue Model

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Technical Roadmap

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