Proof of Usefulness Report

Swarmed

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Swarmed demonstrates exceptional product-market fit in a niche vertical, validated by a successful Kickstarter (~$21k), a Hague Innovators Award (2025), and 70+ partnerships with beekeeping associations. While current revenue ($40k ARR) and user base (~10k registered beekeepers) are small compared to general tech benchmarks, the 'Real-World Utility' is very high, solving a time-sensitive coordination problem with environmental benefits. The project effectively uses no-code tools to manage a growing dataset (4M+ points). Scores are calibrated to the 'Small but promising' range (100-250) due to early-stage financial scale despite high evidence quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+96
Audience Reach Impact+18
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+45
Market Timing Relevance+24
Functional Completeness+14
Subtotal+217
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+196

Project Details

Project URL
beeswarmed.org/
Description
Swarmed is the leading platform connecting beekeepers with honey bee swarm removal leads. Over 10,000 beekeepers use it across North America and Australia. We've processed 15,000+ swarm reports, and we generate $40k+ ARR. We're now building predictive tools on our dataset of 4+ million data points to help beekeepers anticipate and adapt to changing seasonal conditions.
Audience Reach
Nearly 10,000 registered beekeepers across North America and Australia. 70+ partner organizations (beekeeping associations, biodiversity NGOs, municipal websites) embed our reporting forms and refer swarm leads. Our network covers 137.6 million people across 403 US population centers. We've done outreach to build relationships with over 20,000 municipalities, 8,000 emergency dispatch centers, and 16,000 public libraries that receive bee-related inquiries from the public. Organic search traffic brings in 20-40k monthly visits.
Target Users
Three groups gain value from Swarmed. First, the general public who encounter bee swarms and need a fast, clear solution. Second, hobby and semi-commercial beekeepers (our paying customers) who want reliable access to local swarm leads worth €150-300 each in colony replacement value. Third, beekeeping associations that use our white-label solutions to coordinate their membership networks. Notable partners include the California Master Beekeepers Association, multiple state beekeeping federations, and conservation organizations across North America and Australia.
Technologies
Bright Data, Other, Supabase, Mapbox, Bubble.io, Brevo, Twilio, Instantly, Tally
Traction Evidence
Kickstarter campaign (funded in under 24 hours, $21k raised): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swarmed/swarmed-protecting-honey-bee-swarms GlobeNewswire/Morningstar press release on crowdfunding success: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/10/3059602/0/en/Swarmed-Crowdfunding-Campaign-Funds-in-Under-24-Hours-Amid-Record-Bee-Losses.html The Hague Innovators Awards 2025 (Future Innovator Award winner): https://thehagueonline.com/nominations-for-the-hague-innovators-awards-2025-announced/ Mountain View Voice/Almanac feature article: https://www.mv-voice.com/food/feature-food/2024/05/02/spotted-a-swarm-meet-the-mountain-view-beekeeper-whose-new-platform-gets-honey-bee-swarms-rehomed/ HSiF interview on crowdfunding and growth: https://hsif.nl/category/blog-article/ Example of a national partner that white-labels our tools: https://www.beekeepers.asn.au/swarms

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

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline