Proof of Usefulness Report

Portugal Ventures

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+322
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project represents 'Portugal Ventures', a legitimate and significant government-backed venture capital firm with €282M AUM. However, the submission itself exhibits signs of low quality or automation (submitter name 'SwiftForge', claiming 'most people have used my product', and confusing revenue with 'marketcap'). While the underlying entity has high real-world utility and verified capital traction, the score is heavily penalized by the poor quality of the response, lack of technical innovation evidence, and dubious claims regarding audience reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.0
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+56.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+378.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+322

Project Details

Description
Portugal Ventures, a venture capital firm that is part of the Banco Português de Fomento group, currently manages 282 million euros and has 164 portfolio companies. It invests in startups in the pre-seed, seed and series A stages that offer innovative solutions for the international market in the digital & technology, industry & technology, therapeutics & health tech, and tourism sectors. Since 2012, Portugal Ventures has invested 208.1 million euros in 237 new businesses.

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