Proof of Usefulness Report

Seedrs

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+754
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Seedrs is a premier UK equity crowdfunding platform, acquired by Republic in 2021 for ~$100M. The project has facilitated over £2.8B in investment across 2,000+ deals, demonstrating massive real-world utility and traction. While the submission itself was low-quality (exaggerated claims like 'most people', imprecise revenue metrics), the underlying entity is a verified market leader with significant scale (hundreds of thousands of investors) and regulatory approval (UK FCA). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and verified success of the platform, slightly penalized for the poor quality of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+170
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+837.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+754

Project Details

Project URL
seedrs.com
Description
We let all types of investors invest in businesses they believe in and share in their success. We let all types of growth-focused businesses raise capital and business community in the process.\n\nWe do all of this through a simple, highly professional, online process that protects and empowers investors while helping businesses grow and generate returns.\n\nWe are equity crowdfunding done properly.\n\nSeedrs is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

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