Proof of Usefulness Report

Tippsy

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+352
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Tippsy (TippsySake.com) is the leading online platform for Japanese sake in the US, solving a significant supply chain and cultural accessibility problem. External verification confirms the company has raised ~$7.8M (Series A), generates multi-million dollar revenue, and has amassed thousands of verified customer reviews. This verifiable traction significantly outweighs the low-quality submission data (which falsely claimed 'space-technology' and 'everyone' as the audience). The project scores highly on utility and traction, comparable to established brands like HackerNoon, though penalized slightly for the poor quality of the input response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+383
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+352

Project Details

Project URL
tippsysake.com
Description
TippsySake.com is a consumer-facing eCommerce platform to make Japanese sake accessible and available to US consumers for the first time. As a new generation of consumers appreciate authentic cultural experience and Japanese food is now deeply ingrained into American food culture, our approach of unleashing a wide selection of craft sake, telling stories for artisanal breweries in Japan as well as providing personalized customer journey for curious consumers will help this undervalued category become the next wine. We quickly became a multi-million dollar retail business after just 3 years of launch.

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