Proof of Usefulness Report

Starta VC

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+192
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Starta VC is a verifiable New York-based accelerator and venture fund with a portfolio of ~200 companies (e.g., Celsius, Petal). However, the project submission contains significant inaccuracies and exaggerations. It claims a team size of 350 (reality is ~15-20), states 'most people have used my product' (false for a B2B VC), and lists 'audience reach' as 'everyone'. The 'marketcap' figure likely refers to a defunct crypto token (Starta Token) rather than operational revenue. While the entity has legitimate traction in the startup ecosystem, the low quality and reliability of the submission data incur heavy penalties.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+12.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+39
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+192

Project Details

Project URL
starta.vc
Description
Starta is a venture ecosystem to find, foster, and fund early-stage talent in tech. Our mission is to provide opportunities to: - International startups who want to scale globally and raise capital - Aspiring industry leaders, seeking professional training - Investors who believe in long-term growth potential and a strong connection with the community Starta values inclusivity and diversity. Having worked with over 200 startups from all over the world, we intensively focus on bringing equal opportunities and support to the ecosystem. #FindFosterFund #StartaFamily

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