Proof of Usefulness Report

Rescale

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Rescale is a verified 'unicorn' in the Cloud HPC sector with a valuation exceeding $750M and high real-world utility for enterprise engineering. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'), and lacking verifiable evidence in the text fields. The score reflects the massive objective success of the project, heavily penalized by the low quality of the specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+90
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+119
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+667
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+634

Project Details

Project URL
rescale.com
Description
Rescale offers industry-leading software platforms and hardware infrastructure for companies to perform scientific and engineering simulations. our mission is to provide highly powerful simulation platforms that empower the world's engineers, scientists, developers, and cio and it professionals to design innovative products, develop robust applications, and transform it into unified, agile environments.\n\nfounded in early 2011 by joris poort and adam mckenzie, rescale has quickly become the leading simulation and hpc solution provider. we are located in the heart of san francisco and brings the latest silicon valley technology to customers around the world. our team consists of industry thought leaders, computer scientists, and domain experts.

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