Proof of Usefulness Report

Certa

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+695
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Certa (getcerta.com) is a verifiable, high-growth Series B SaaS company with over $50M in funding and significant enterprise traction (Fortune 500 clients, ~$40M+ estimated revenue). While the project itself demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Market Relevance, the specific submission data provided was low-quality, containing exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lazy data entry ('marketcap: null'). The score reflects the strong objective reality of the business, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the request and the uncertainty it introduces regarding the submitter's affiliation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212
Audience Reach Impact+130
Technical Innovation+112
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+772
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+695

Project Details

Project URL
getcerta.com
Description
Every single firm that sends an invoice becomes a vendor to the enterprise. As a result, most enterprises now have more vendors than employees. Each vendor needs to be vetted via background checks, validating tax id, banking data, internal sign-offs, etc. This is currently done manually at significant cost, expense and risk to the enterprise. \n\nCerta is an automated vendor management platform that instantly vets vendors via direct integrations with IRS, D\u0026B, social media, etc. and streamlines sign-offs via a highly configurable workflow.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Risk Management, Software Development, Data Privacy-And-Compliance
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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