Proof of Usefulness Report

Percolata

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+396
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Percolata is a legitimate, venture-backed company (Series A, ~$14.6M from a16z, Google Ventures, Menlo) offering retail analytics and staffing optimization. However, the submission provided is of extremely low quality, containing false claims about reach ('everyone', 'most people') and lazy descriptions. While the underlying technology and capital backing drive a strong base score, the lack of recent verifiable momentum (CEO active in politics, website focused on older COVID solutions) and the poor submission quality significantly dampen the final rating.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+168.75
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+120.0
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+431.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+396

Project Details

Project URL
percolata.com
Description
Backed by Silicon Valley's top VC firms (Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, Google Ventures, Foundation Capital and more) Bay Sensors is a physical big data startup disrupting the retail analytics space with technology that provides unprecedented insight into the retail sales funnel at physical locations. Our technology fuses data from multiple sensing modalities to provide retailers with the most comprehensive and accurate analytics in the industry.

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