Proof of Usefulness Report

Unibuddy

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+551
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Unibuddy is a highly successful Series B EdTech platform with significant verified traction ($111M valuation, 600+ university partners), despite the submission containing lazy and vague claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The project's real-world utility and market presence are established, warranting a high score comparable to other mid-sized successes, though penalized for poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+108
Technical Innovation+78
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+648.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+551

Project Details

Project URL
unibuddy.com
Description
Unibuddy helps students thrive through shared experiences, effortless technology and the smart application of data.\n\nWe understand how the whole university experience changes lives. Through online peer-to-peer connections, we allow prospects wherever they are, to make the right decision. \n\nOur peer-to-peer engine connects them with current students through a platform funded by universities and embedded on their website - we now have 140+ universities in 20 countries (including the UK, EU, US, and Australia).

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