Proof of Usefulness Report

Puzzle

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+558
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Puzzle is a legitimate, high-growth Series B startup (Puzzle Financial) with over $66M in funding and ~7,000+ business customers, positioning it as a significant player in the AI accounting space. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing hyperbolic false claims (audience: 'everyone', traction: 'most people') and data entry errors (market cap entered in revenue field). While the underlying technology and business fundamentals are strong (justifying a high baseline score), the score is heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable detail in the submission text and the inaccuracy of the user-provided metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.00
Audience Reach Impact+65.00
Technical Innovation+102.00
Evidence Of Traction+127.50
Market Timing Relevance+95.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+574.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+558

Project Details

Project URL
puzzle.io
Description
Well funded, remote-first startup with a goal to improve company outcomes \u0026 value for customers, employees, and shareholders. Starting a company has become easier, but growing a company is more complicated than ever. We want to make sure everyone has trusted data at their fingertips to make high leverage decisions.\n\nWorking with venture-backed companies who have received capital from top VC firms such as General Catalyst, Felicis, Kleiner Perkins, Initialized Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Y-Combinator.

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