Understanding Your Validation Score

Overview

The Validation Score is a composite metric (0-100) that tells you how strong the demand signal is for your idea. It combines multiple data points into a single actionable number.

How it's calculated

The Validation Score weights five categories:

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Each factor is normalized to a 0-100 scale based on benchmarks from 28,000+ validated ideas on the platform.

Interpreting your score

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Requirements for an accurate score

**Minimum 200 unique visitors** — Below this, the sample size is too small

**At least 7 days of data** — Short timeframes produce noisy results

**Active email sequence** — Without emails, engagement metrics are empty

Improving your score

Focus on the weakest factor. If your signup rate is high but referrals are low, optimize the referral mechanics. If email engagement is weak, rewrite your sequences.

Exporting the score

Click **Export → Investor PDF** to generate a professional report that includes your Validation Score, factor breakdown, traffic chart, and signup timeline. Share it via a magic link or download as PDF.