Proof of Usefulness Report

PricingMonkey

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+363

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

PricingMonkey is a legitimate, verified B2B SaaS platform for financial derivatives pricing, operational since 2017 with credible industry partnerships (e.g., WBR). However, the project submission provided is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), alongside confusing financial data ($17M market cap). While the underlying technology and utility are strong for its specific niche, the score is significantly penalized due to the unreliable submission data and the discrepancy between the claimed team size (125) and the verifiable digital footprint of the company.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)

Audience Reach Impact0.20)

Technical Innovation0.15)

Evidence Of Traction0.25)

Market Timing Relevance0.10)

Functional Completeness0.05)

Subtotal+412.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.88

Final Score+363

Project Details

Project URL

pricingmonkey.com

Description

We are a company focused on developing powerful, yet simple to use pricing and analysis tools targeted at the Interest Rate Derivatives Markets. PricingMonkey takes a radically different approach to financial derivative pricing and analytics. As an application, it is both powerful and incredibly easy to use. Whether you want to improve your understanding of complex derivatives positions or give your clients a unique insight, we have the solution. Join a growing list of banks, brokers, asset managers and hedge funds that are finding that PricingMonkey gives them the edge.

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