Proof of Usefulness Report

TradeLink

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+591
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission describes 'TradeLink' (tradelink.co), a legitimate, high-growth Series A logistics software company founded in 2020. However, the submission metadata is heavily flawed, incorrectly citing a 1979 launch date and 'Proprietary trading' business type (conflating the startup with 'TradeLink Holdings'). While the actual business demonstrates significant utility, an 80+ person team, and ~€12M+ in funding, the submission provided false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high real-world value of the verified entity, applied with penalties for the inaccurate submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+255.0
Audience Reach Impact+96.0
Technical Innovation+78.0
Evidence Of Traction+127.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+649
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+591

Project Details

Project URL
tradelink.co
Description
The logistics industry is characterized by a lack of transparency and inefficiency along the entire supply chain. Almost half of all trucks wait on average more than an hour for planned unloading at a warehouse. This can be attributed to poor coordination between the partners involved. Up to 30% of all trucks drive empty due to market intransparency.\n \nWe at TradeLink have made it our business to solve this lack of transparency. Our platform enables smooth cooperation of the supply chain and this, along with all parties involved. We offer you the solution for your logistical problems: no more surprises at the ramp, no more downtime in the yard, no more costly and faulty paper processes, no more countless e-mails and phone calls, and no more stressed employees. \n\nIf you are ready to transform your business now, contact us, and shape the future of your logistics with TradeLink!\n\nThe best way to contact us is by e-mail to hello@tradelink.co or by filling in the contact form on our website: https://www.tradelink.co.

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