Proof of Usefulness Report

Sigma Partners

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission suffers from severe data incoherence and unverifiable claims. While 'Sigma Partners' is a legitimate legacy Venture Capital firm, the submission lists the name 'StarForge' (a likely mismatch), claims an audience of 'everyone', and asserts that 'most people have used my product,' which is factually incorrect for a VC firm. The stated revenue/market cap is nonsensical ($17M all-time market cap for a 1984 firm). The low score reflects the lack of credible information and the high probability of a spam or erroneous entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+15.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+11
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+13

Project Details

Description
Sigma Partners was founded in 1984 on the principle that people are the essential element of success. That is why Sigma focuses on identifying exceptional entrepreneurs with creative ideas and supporting them in building great companies. Unlike some firms that hire venture capitalists based upon their business school degrees and finance backgrounds, we think it’s much more important to have partners with experience in the trenches starting and running entrepreneurial companies. This first-hand experience allows us to give early-stage companies both tactical and strategic guidance and access to a powerful business network. We work on behalf of our portfolio companies. We know business doesn’t always go as planned, but because we’ve invested in the best and brightest entrepreneurs, together we adapt and create success.

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