Proof of Usefulness Report

Mistral AI

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+691
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Mistral AI is a verified 'Unicorn' status company and a global leader in open-weight AI models, backed by significant capital (~$6B valuation) and developer adoption. However, the specific submission provided is of extremely low quality, containing inaccurate revenue figures ('2500000 marketcap') and hyperbolic traction claims ('most people'). While the project's real-world utility and innovation are top-tier, the score is penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence in the submission text itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+170.0
Technical Innovation+142.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+100.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+767.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+691

Project Details

Project URL
mistral.ai
Description
Frontier AI. In your hands. We believe in a future where AI is abundant and accessible. We aspire to empower the world to build with—and benefit from—the most significant technology of our time. Join us: https://jobs.lever.co/mistral/

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