Proof of Usefulness Report

Youtility

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+351
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Youtility is a legitimate UK FinTech platform providing embedded subscription management APIs to banks (e.g., Virgin Money). External verification confirms significant traction, including a £4.5M raise and a successful acquisition by US-based Squeeze in 2023. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate financial metrics ('marketcap: 2500000'). The score reflects the verified high value and successful exit of the actual business, heavily penalized by the poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+72.0
Technical Innovation+42.0
Evidence Of Traction+108.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+344
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+351

Project Details

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Description
Youtility is a market leading technology platform delivering embedded as a native experience between bank customers and utility & telecom suppliers. Our mission is to make subscription management simple, accessible and informative for everyone.

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