Proof of Usefulness Report

Modern Treasury

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+737
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Modern Treasury is a verified unicorn ($2B+ valuation) providing critical payment operations infrastructure. While the submission itself was low-effort (claiming 'everyone' as audience and providing confusing revenue figures like '2500000'), external verification confirms it is a market leader with significant traction, serving major enterprise clients like Gusto, ClassPass, and Navan. The project solves a high-value, complex problem (bank rail integration), earning a high score despite the poor quality 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+880
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+737

Project Details

Description
Modern Treasury is the operating system for the new era of payments, helping companies unlock growth, enhance customer experiences, and drive efficiency. The payment operations platform and best-in-class developer tools move companies forward with faster payments, effective workflows, full data visibility, and seamless bank integrations. Founded in 2018, San Francisco-based Modern Treasury serves leading companies across broad sectors of the economy like ClassPass, gusto, Marqeta, Procore, Navan, and more and is backed by investors Altimeter Capital, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. ################ Our Why We strive to become one of the best companies in the world by: Helping our customers build their own best companies. We build products to support our customers’ goals. We deliver on time and provide exceptional service. We aspire to do things right the first time, and if something goes wrong, we rectify it. Creating the conditions for personal and professional growth. We design our work environment to be uplifting and enriching, a place to engage in meaningful work, constantly learn, and pursue our long-term career journeys. Together, we create a space of psychological safety. We embrace diversity of thought, respectful debate, and intellectual curiosity. Making decisions for longevity. We focus on profitability, which protects our employees’ livelihoods and ensures our continued ability to serve customers. We do so with decency, dignity, and truthfulness, earning us the right and privilege to remain in business. We will sometimes fall short, but we are unapologetic about striving. We commit to the never-ending work it takes to build one of the world’s best companies.

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