Proof of Usefulness Report

akirolabs

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+357
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'akirolabs' is a legitimate, venture-backed (approx. $5M Seed) B2B SaaS platform for strategic procurement, despite the low-quality and inaccurate submission (which falsely claimed 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users). External verification confirms significant industry recognition (Gartner Cool Vendor 2022, World Procurement Awards Shortlist) and strong financial backing from OTB Ventures and HTGF. The solution addresses a high-value problem in supply chain management with AI/LLM technology ('akiroAssist'). The score reflects high utility and confirmed traction, balanced against niche B2B reach and the abysmal quality of the user's submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162.5
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+433.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+357

Project Details

Description
akirolabs is an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to elevate procurement from a tactical function to a strategic value driver orchestrating eco-systems. Our cutting-edge solution provides an easy-to-use and guided category management framework raising traditional category management to new heights by leveraging AI, fostering extended collaboration, and utilizing data from multiple sources. At the same time globally leading thought leaders and analysts recognize akirolabs as a breakthrough innovation and being on a trajectory to eliminate much of the traditional category management by augmenting collaborative human intelligence resulting in aligned procurement strategies with maximized, sustainable business value and purpose beyond savings! Our comprehensive category strategy management solution brings traditional category management to new heights by leveraging AI, fostering extended collaboration, and utilizing data from multiple sources and extending it beyond category taxonomy. With a purpose-driven focus, akirolabs emphasizes purpose and meaning, addressing the numerous ESG-related challenges organizations face and helping procurement earn recognition as more than just a cost killer. Having won many prestigious awards and recognitions, akirolabs is a recognized leader in AI-driven procurement technology landscape. Some of our accolades include being shortlisted for the prestigious World Procurement Awards 2023 in the Procurement Technology Provider category, being named as one of the top 10 procure tech startups in the Digital Procurement world in 2022, and receiving the title of Gartner Cool Vendor 2022 in Sourcing and Procurement Technology.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline