Proof of Usefulness Report

Tiny Health

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+657
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Tiny Health is a verified, high-traction scaleup with approximately $5.7M in annual revenue and $13M+ in funding (Series A), significantly exceeding the baseline. The company offers at-home gut microbiome sequencing (shotgun metagenomics) for infants and families, addressing a clear real-world problem (chronic conditions like eczema/allergies). While the submission form itself was poor (containing hyperbolic claims like 'everyone' and 'most people', and missing revenue data), external validation confirms a team of ~41 people and over 25,000 families served. The high score reflects the strong business fundamentals and technical validity, despite the low-quality submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+730
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+657

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are the first-ever, at-home microbiome gut test for babies and moms that allows parents to better care for their babies' gut health and get it back on track!

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