Proof of Usefulness Report

Waterlily

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+137
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

While the submission quality was exceptionally poor (incorrect terminology, vague claims), independent verification confirms 'Waterlily' is a legitimate, high-potential Venture-backed startup. The company recently raised a $7M seed round (likely the source of the '7000000 marketcap' figure) and uses AI to solve a critical demographic challenge: long-term care (LTC) planning. Traction is validated through significant funding and announced partnerships with major insurance carriers, contrasting sharply with the submitter's hyperbolic claim that 'most people have used' the product. The score reflects the project's high real-world utility and verified backing, heavily penalized by the submission's lack of effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35.63
Audience Reach Impact+16.80
Technical Innovation+18.90
Evidence Of Traction+33.75
Market Timing Relevance+13.30
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+118.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+136

Project Details

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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