Proof of Usefulness Report

CAT Labs

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+684
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

CAT Labs is a high-potential cybersecurity startup founded by a former DOJ/DEA special agent, specializing in crypto asset recovery for government agencies. External verification confirms significant traction, including ~$9.7M in funding (Seed/Pre-seed) and an NSF SBIR award. However, the submission itself contained critical inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users), which significantly lowered the Quality Factors. The score reflects the company's verified high real-world utility and B2G market position, heavily penalized by the poor quality and accuracy of the provided submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+114.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+42.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+71.2
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+684

Project Details

Project URL
catlabs.io
Description
CAT Labs is a company that develops digital asset recovery and cybersecurity tools, primarily for government agencies, to combat crypto crime. Their flagship product, Recovery CAT, helps identify, seize, and recover illicit digital assets from various sources. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in Miami, Florida.

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