Proof of Usefulness Report

Strapt Vending

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Strapt Vending' was a legitimate VC-backed startup (Outlander VC) that developed IoT feminine hygiene dispensers. However, external verification confirms the company is currently 'Out of Business' as of late 2024. The submission data contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming 'most people have used my product' despite a localized pilot in Atlanta with limited units (38 deployed). The description is outdated (circa 2021). Consequently, the score reflects a failed venture with misleading submission claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+20
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+22
Usefulness Multiplierx1
Final Score+22

Project Details

Description
Strapt is reimagining consumer product marketing through automated, data-driven user trial at their contactless smart dispensers. Through vending, Strapt offers consumers a new and frictionless way to sample personal products, and brands their first opportunity to reach a highly captive audience while getting their products into the right hands at the consumer's exact point of need. Leveraging big data and ML, Strapt predicts, optimizes, and prescribes the best path from user trial to conversion for our brand partners.\n\nSince launching in August 2021, Strapt has deployed 38 units, with a growing pipeline of 160+, onboarded 3 brands and vended over 6.5K products. Backed by Outlander VC, Strapt is raising $1M (40% committed) to grow their team, expand their analytics platform, and scale production to support dispenser demand.

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