Proof of Usefulness Report

Recurate | Resale Made Easy

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+488

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Recurate is a legitimate, high-traction retail-tech company (recently acquired by Trove in 2024) that enables brands to launch resale programs. Despite the submission's poor quality (incorrect team name 'FrostBlade', vague data, and lazy claims like 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms significant real-world utility, over $17M in funding, and partnerships with major enterprises (Steve Madden, Frye, Michael Kors). The low submission quality incurs a penalty, but the project's verified success as a B2B platform drives a high underlying score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0

Audience Reach Impact+85.0

Technical Innovation+60.0

Evidence Of Traction+178.1

Market Timing Relevance+47.5

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+508.1

Usefulness Multiplierx0.96

Final Score+488

Project Details

Project URL

recurate.com

Description

We are building a B2B retail-tech company that allows brands and retailers to directly capitalize on the rapidly growing resale market. Our goal is to create an amazing venture that contributes to a more sustainable world, while building a fun, energizing, diverse, equitable, and high-performing team. We are optimistic, fast-moving, and excited to make a difference.

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