Proof of Usefulness Report

Scaleup Finance

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+405
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Scaleup Finance is a legitimate, venture-backed fintech company (Series A/Seed) providing fractional CFO services and financial management software, verified via external search (raised ~$14M, ~70-90 employees). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people') and misplaced data (market cap in revenue field). While the project itself demonstrates strong utility and verified financial backing, the submission's lack of effort and accuracy heavily penalizes the reach and response metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+150.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+515
Usefulness Multiplierx0.79
Final Score+405

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Financial Management for Next Gen. Founders.

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