Proof of Usefulness Report

Ukio

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+73
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Ukio is a verified, high-growth PropTech scale-up (Series A funded) addressing a genuine market need for flexible, furnished housing in Europe. However, this specific submission contains critically low-quality data, including demonstrably false claims of traction ('most people have used my product') and vague audience definitions ('everyone'). While the project's real-world utility and timing are excellent, the submission fails to provide credible evidence, resulting in a significantly penalized score that reflects the poor quality of the input rather than the actual success of the company.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+11.2
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+17.0
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+63.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+73

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Ukio provides an alternative to the traditional housing market by offering a network of design-forward, fully furnished apartments for monthly stays across Europe's coolest cities. \n\nCurrently present in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon, we are expanding to Berlin.

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