Proof of Usefulness Report

Plunk

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+438
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Plunk is a verified, VC-backed PropTech company (raised $6.5M) offering AI-driven home valuation and renovation analytics. Despite the high quality of the actual business, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality (using a likely alias 'FrostKeeper' and making false claims like 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the strong underlying technology, market relevance, and verified partnerships (Xome, SentriLock), but is heavily penalized in the Traction and Response Quality metrics due to the unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+535
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+438

Project Details

Project URL
getplunk.com
Description
Plunk is a technology company that focuses on providing innovative solutions in the real estate sector. Through its platform, Plunk offers homeowners and real estate investors tools to assess and maximize the value of residential properties. By leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning, Plunk delivers real-time insights and forecasts, helping users make informed decisions about buying, selling, or renovating homes. The company aims to empower its users with actionable intelligence to optimize their real estate investments and enhance property value.

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