Proof of Usefulness Report

Shotgun

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+629
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Shotgun is a verifiable, high-growth Series A event marketplace with significant traction ($9.5M+ funding, international expansion, ~100 employees). While the project submission provided was of extremely poor quality (vague claims, missing revenue data), independent due diligence confirms the platform's strong real-world utility and market presence in the nightlife sector. The final score reflects the high value of the actual business entity, penalized by the 'Response Quality' and 'Quality Factor' reductions due to the lack of evidence in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+740
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+629

Project Details

Project URL
shotgun.live
Description
Shotgun is a worldwide event marketplace that enables live event Organizers to create amazing events and distribute tickets to evolving communities of users, in France, Brazil, Spain, USA or Mexico.\n\nWe've built an intuitive software to help Organizers build and grow their community and make the right decisions all throughout their journey. Shotgun allows them to refocus on what really matters to them: artistic direction and event production.\n\nIn a world where going out has become a way of life, the mobile application Shotgun is the go-to destination for young people to discover events, buy and resell tickets.\n\nWe're building the platform that connects millions of fans to event producers and artists. Our mission is to make people live amazing experiences in the real world.

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