Proof of Usefulness Report

The General Partnership

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+704
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The General Partnership (TheGP) is a verified, high-value venture capital firm managing over $540M in assets (Fund I & II). While the submission itself was extremely low quality (missing metrics, vague audience claims), external verification confirms it is a substantial entity led by experienced partners (ex-Greylock, ex-First Round). The firm utilizes a unique 'sweat equity' model, embedding engineers and recruiters into portfolio companies, which demonstrates significant real-world utility and market traction despite the poor submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+12.0
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+27.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+78.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+704

Project Details

Project URL
thegp.com
Description
We believe the notion of partnership in venture capital should be defined by the work we do together. Work that drives product-market-fit faster, saves years of engineering time and builds world class teams that win. Our team of builders collaborates with startups at the formation and breakout stages to deliver this work. To be clear, The General Partnership isn’t for everyone, but when it fits, there is no better way to build. And build fast.\n\nWe’re technically a venture capital firm, sure, but we’re investing the hard way. Instead of watching our portfolio partners from afar, we work alongside them. That might seem odd to some people—but we’re fine with that.

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

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline