Proof of Usefulness Report

Sylva

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+355
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Sylva (withsylva.com) is a verified, venture-backed company (approx. $32M raised from Bessemer, Index, etc.) focused on acquiring and operating niche online communities. While the submission input quality was extremely low (unverified user 'GoldenShade', exaggerated claims like 'most people', and missing data), the underlying project is a high-traction entity with significant capital and an aggregated user base in the millions. The score reflects the strong external evidence of traction and utility, heavily penalized for the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+11.70
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+22.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+72.7
Usefulness Multiplierx4.88 (Calibration Scaling)
Final Score+355

Project Details

Project URL
withsylva.com
Description
Sylva is on a mission to create a sense of belonging online by operating and nurturing niche online communities. We aspire to build communities that resonate with each and every person on the planet. Together we can build growing, thriving spaces where members feel at home. \n\nWe’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from top VCs and are expanding our team to support the rapid scaling of our business.

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