Proof of Usefulness Report

Zuma

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+526
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Zuma (getzuma.com) is a verified Y Combinator (S21) and Andreessen Horowitz-backed prop-tech company. The platform, featuring AI leasing agent 'Kelsey', has demonstrable traction with ~$7M+ in funding and case studies citing over $19M in lease revenue generated. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and missing data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the business, penalized significantly by the poor quality of the submitted evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+64.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+160.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+584
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+526

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Zuma is on a mission to transform how people lease apartments. Zuma is an enterprise leasing platform that seamlessly integrates with the existing tools apartment communities use and immediately makes the leasing process easier, 2x faster, and more human. We do this with the help of conversational AI, an all-star team of in-house leasing agents, and our proprietary lead management platform.\n\nZuma automates answering the hundreds of questions apartment communities receive on a daily basis, handles all inbound and outbound renter calls with great customer service, assists in tour scheduling, and ensures proper follow-up. We make the whole leasing process from inquiry to tour seamless! By making our vision a reality, we’re crafting the new leasing process of tomorrow for both renters and apartment communities.

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