Proof of Usefulness Report

Withlocals

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+646
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Withlocals is a well-established Series B travel platform (founded 2013) with verified annual revenue estimated between $16M-$38M and operations in 60+ cities. While the submission data was poor (vague claims like 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' audience), external verification confirms significant real-world traction, a B Corp certification, and a team size of ~100-200 employees (likely excluding hosts). The project scores highly on utility and traction despite the low-quality submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213
Audience Reach Impact+160
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+203
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+719
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+646

Project Details

Project URL
withlocals.com
Description
We are Withlocals. A travel platform where you can find unique travel experiences with real locals. We started in 2013 with a mission to brighten up the world by connecting cultures and bringing travelers and locals together. Since then we’ve brought our local experiences to over 60 cities all around the world. Grown our host community hugely. And are giving more and more travelers the authentic experiences they crave. Withlocals is made up of an ambitious bunch of travel-loving professionals from over 20 different countries. And we love what we do. We are genuinely passionate about connecting people and making our hosts and customers as happy as they can be. Are you interested in being part of the next chapter in our story? Join us on our journey.

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