Proof of Usefulness Report

Sendbird

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+853
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Sendbird is a verified 'unicorn' status infrastructure provider (Series C, $1B+ valuation) with massive indirect reach through clients like Reddit, Hinge, and Delivery Hero. While the submission data was informal and incomplete in areas (lazy response quality), the verifiable metrics indicate exceptional Real-World Utility and Evidence of Traction. The project creates high-value developer tools that power communication for hundreds of millions of users globally. The score reflects a mature, high-scale business with solid market dominance, adjusted downward slightly for the lack of detailed data in the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+270.0
Audience Reach Impact+198.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+285.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+16.0
Subtotal+969
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+853

Project Details

Project URL
sendbird.com
Description
COMPANY AT A GLANCE Founded in 2015, Sendbird is the leading consumer engagement platform trusted by modern digital apps like Reddit, Delivery Hero, Dream 11, Carousell, Headspace, and Hinge . We allow any app (or Website) to quickly and easily embed rich real-time chat, voice, ... Read more\n\nMission: SendBird is here to help businesses harness the benefits of messaging by digitizing human interactions to increase user engagement and to grow the business.\n\nMessaging is now a new pathway for digitizing human interactions. Business messaging tools will lower the hurdle for conversational service works, and the technology will help us put more focus on creative problem solving to be done by humans, with AI taking care of well-defined, repetitive, and monotonous work.\n\nVisit https://sendbird.com to learn more and read about us here: https://blog.sendbird.com

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