Proof of Usefulness Report

Numi

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+325
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Numi is a verifiable, YC-backed (W20) design subscription service with approximately $3M in annual revenue and ~400 startup clients. While the project demonstrates strong product-market fit and financial traction, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as audience, exaggerated 'most people' traction, and confusing 'marketcap' figures). The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified business performance, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the poor integrity of the submitted data.

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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+342.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+325

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Your startup's design department.

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