Proof of Usefulness Report

OwnBackup

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+761
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Project is 'Own' (formerly OwnBackup), a verified unicorn acquired by Salesforce for $1.9B in Sept 2024. While the submission text is low-effort (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as audience), the project's actual scale (~7,000 enterprise customers, >$200M ARR) places it in the top tier of real-world utility and traction. The provided market cap ($3.35B) matches its 2021 Series E valuation. The score reflects massive verified success, penalized slightly for the unprofessional quality of the submission inputs.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+250.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+895
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+761

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Cloud-to-Cloud Backup & Restore Vendor Providing Secure, Automated Daily Backups for SaaS & PaaS Data

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