Proof of Usefulness Report

Bedrock Data

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+582
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Bedrock Data is a verified, high-potential Series A cybersecurity company (backed by Greylock, raised ~$35M total) addressing the critical market of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for GenAI. While the company itself demonstrates exceptional technical innovation and market timing, this specific submission is of low quality, featuring hallucinatory claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). The evaluation prioritizes the verifiable external success of the business (Series A funding, enterprise adoption) but applies significant penalties to the Quality Factors for Audience Reach and Traction due to the submitter's unreliable statements.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+612.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+582

Project Details

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Description
Bedrock Data equips enterprises to secure and manage all of their data with confidence. Powered by patented Metadata Lake technology and AI-driven classification, the Bedrock platform provides continuous visibility into data location, sensitivity, business context, access and usage across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and agentic AI workflows. By autonomously discovering, classifying and contextualizing all enterprise data, Bedrock Data empowers security, governance and data teams to tackle security, roll out AI technologies with confidence and manage their data at multi-petabyte scale and minimal infrastructure cost. Bedrock Data’s open, API-first architecture, built on its Metadata Lake, powers its built-in MCP Server to deliver real-time metadata context to agentic AI workflows, driving accurate, governed AI decisions. This metadata context also enriches tools like SIEM, DLP, CNAPP and cloud platforms to amplify visibility, risk insights and response precision across the enterprise. Trusted by leading enterprises worldwide in financial services, healthcare, biotech and other industries, Bedrock Data is headquartered in Silicon Valley, backed by Greylock Partners, and led by experts in cloud infrastructure, generative AI, cybersecurity and large-scale data management.

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