Proof of Usefulness Report

Paloma

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+638
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Paloma Group is a verifiable, high-impact venture studio in Australia/NZ with a confirmed portfolio value exceeding $250M AUD. The claim of building 'Afterpay' (a multi-billion dollar company) is accurate and represents exceptional real-world utility and traction. However, the specific submission was low-quality ('WhisperFang', vague audience claims like 'everyone'), which penalized the technical innovation and audience reach scores. Despite the sloppy input, the underlying entity's scale and proven track record drive a high final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+96.0
Technical Innovation+48.75
Evidence Of Traction+213.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+678.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+638

Project Details

Project URL
palomagroup.com
Description
Australasia’s largest & leading venture studio. Helping founders, growing startups and corporates incubate, create and accelerate new ventures & digital products. "Paloma have done an excellent job of supporting Afterpay with creativity, agility and technical proficiency. I would enthusiastically recommend Paloma to any business looking for a genuine partner to work with." - Nick Molnar, Founder of Afterpay

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