Proof of Usefulness Report

Scrutinize

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Project appears to be defunct; PitchBook lists Scrutinize as 'Out of Business' as of Dec 31, 2025. The submission contains multiple red flags and false claims, stating 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product' for a niche B2B tool. While the company previously participated in Techstars Austin '22 and raised ~$640K, the current operational status and lack of serious response render the Proof of Usefulness negligible.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+3.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+4

Project Details

Project URL
scrutinize.io
Description
Scrutinize (Techstars Austin ‘22) builds \"mission control\" software that helps bookkeeping firms increase revenue and protect their margins. We are automating the $120B accounting services industry one tedious workflow at a time.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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