Proof of Usefulness Report

SPREAD

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+628
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

SPREAD is a legitimate, high-growth Series A startup (approx. $19M funding) providing Engineering Intelligence for major automotive clients like Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Infineon. While the submission itself contained extremely poor quality data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', name 'BlazeBlade'), external verification confirms strong B2B traction, significant real-world utility in manufacturing efficiency, and innovative graph-based technology. The score reflects the high verifiable value of the company, penalized slightly for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+240.0
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+212.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+745
Usefulness Multiplierx0.843
Final Score+628

Project Details

Project URL
spread.ai
Description
SPREAD makes product data accessible, intuitive, and actionable. Our Engineering Intelligence Network connects all kinds of product information to help engineering teams gain an objective understanding of ultra-complex systems like cars, aircraft, and machines.   With use cases from R&D to Aftersales, SPREAD is helping customers like Mercedes, VW, and Infineon to accelerate development cycles, increase quality, eliminate millions in inefficiencies, and reduce their environmental footprint.  

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

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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