Proof of Usefulness Report

SMERGERS

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+445
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

SMERGERS is a verified, established private market network for M&A (founded 2013) with significant verifiable traction (estimated annual revenue ~$2M-$7M, 50+ employees). The platform addresses a genuine market need by automating deal origination for SMEs globally. However, the submission quality was critically poor, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data. The final score reflects the project's high real-world utility and verified scale, but is heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the lack of substantiated evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+483.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+445

Project Details

Project URL
smergers.com
Description
SMERGERS is a Private Market Network for Businesses, Investors, Acquirers, Lenders, M\u0026A Advisors and Boutique Investment Banks. Our platform automates deal origination, valuation, matching and introduction of businesses and investors across the globe. With the click of a button members can access investment banking services such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Joint Ventures \u0026 Debt transactions.\n\nBusiness owners, Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Investors, Acquirers, Business Buyers, Lenders and Financial Advisors from different parts of the world discover each other and connect almost instantly to pursue financial transactions. Whether it is a small family business or a large established company, SMERGERS has access to the right network of members to help close successful transactions.

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