Proof of Usefulness Report

trica.co

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'trica.co', a legitimate and established B2B equity management platform (spun out of LetsVenture) with significant verifiable traction (~$20B AUM, 1000+ startup clients). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing copy-paste errors (Project Name: 'LunarKeeper'), false claims ('audience: everyone', 'evidence: most people have used my product'), and missing financial data. While the underlying business is strong (estimated calibration score would be 300+), the PoU score is heavily penalized due to the failure of the applicant to provide accurate, verifiable evidence or a coherent submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+6.0
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+12.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+52.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
trica.co
Description
trica equity product: for Startups - a full stack solution to manage your most valuable asset\n1. go paperless and remove manual processes\n2. bring transparency and a unified view for stakeholders\n3. create wealth for employees\n\ntrica capital product: for Investors - partner with us to create value and wealth\n1. no more information asymmetry\n2. access exclusive opportunities\n3. manage your portfolio\n4. facilitate early investor and employee liquidity

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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