Proof of Usefulness Report

Alethea

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+691
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Alethea is a verified, high-growth Series B cybersecurity company backed by Google Ventures (raised ~$34M) that protects Fortune 500s and democracies from disinformation via its Artemis platform. While the actual project demonstrates exceptional utility, traction, and market timing (verified externally), the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hallucinated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and malformed data. The score reflects the company's strong market position and proven technology, heavily adjusted for the submission's poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+128
Technical Innovation+132
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+768
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+691

Project Details

Project URL
http://alethea.com
Description
Alethea is a technology company helping the Fortune 500, private companies, democracies, and nonprofits protect themselves from harms stemming from disinformation, misinformation, and social media manipulation. With our multi-channel machine learning platform, Artemis, Alethea detects disinformation narratives across the internet, enabling customers to proactively defend against this pervasive threat. With Artemis-powered early detection, Alethea customers can protect their reputations, key assets, physical safety, and market value. Alethea was named one of the most promising cybersecurity startups of 2023 by both Fortune and Business Insider.

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