Proof of Usefulness Report

Plan A

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+607
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project, identified via URL and email as 'Plan A' (despite the mismatched name 'SwiftForge' in the submission), is a highly established Berlin-based carbon accounting platform. External verification confirms significant traction, including $40M+ in funding (Lightspeed, Deutsche Bank) and 1,500+ enterprise clients (BMW, Visa). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring verifiable falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'audience reach: everyone' for a B2B SaaS tool). Consequently, while the Real-World Utility and Market Timing scores reflect the company's actual success, the Response Quality and Evidence of Traction quality factors are heavily penalized to reflect the discrepancies in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+652.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+607

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Plan A, accessible via their domain plana.earth, is a company focused on providing innovative solutions for sustainability and environmental impact management. They specialize in helping businesses and organizations reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their sustainability practices through data-driven insights and technology. Plan A offers a comprehensive platform that includes tools for carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, and climate action planning. Their mission is to empower companies to transition towards a more sustainable future by integrating environmental responsibility into their core operations.

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