Proof of Usefulness Report

VenueScanner

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+536
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

VenueScanner is a legitimate, established UK-based venue booking platform with significant traction (~1M annual users, 25k venues, ~$3.7M funding). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('most people have used my product'), incorrect technical descriptions ('space-technology'), and a suspicious submitter name ('IronClaw'). While the underlying business fundamentals warrant a high score (comparable to or exceeding the calibration baseline), the final score is heavily penalized due to the lack of credible evidence provided in the entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+84.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+170.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+549
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+533

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are becoming #1 destination for discovering and booking space globally. So far we’ve achieved curating the largest selection of venues across the UK (25k churches, pubs, museums, restaurants, galleries, hotels, schools and more).\n\nWe make it easy to find and book amazing spaces for every type of event.\n\nWe give independent venues a platform to market themselves.

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