Proof of Usefulness Report

Vise

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+611
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Vise is a legitimate, high-profile wealthtech company with significant venture backing ($130M+) and previous unicorn valuation ($1B), establishing high baseline traction and utility. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing factually incorrect user claims (e.g., reach = 'everyone', tech = 'leadership') and lacking technical detail. The score reflects the verified strength of the Vise platform and business model, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the specific data provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+96.0
Evidence Of Traction+170.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+643.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+611

Project Details

Project URL
vise.com
Description
Vise is a technology-powered asset manager that uses artificial intelligence to help financial advisors build, manage, and explain personalized portfolios for their clients. Vise’s mission is to create financial freedom for all with a platform that allows all investors, regardless of age, net worth, or geography, to access personalized, automated, and intelligent investments across all asset classes. The company is leading the industry-wide shift toward Wealth 3.0—the next step beyond mutual funds, ETFs, and index funds into personalized, automated portfolios.\n\nBacked by investors like Sequoia, Ribbit Capital, and Founders Fund, Vise has raised nearly $130 million since its founding in 2016. The company has 70 employees based across the U.S. with headquarters in New York.

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