Proof of Usefulness Report

Clearlake Capital Group

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes Clearlake Capital Group, a legitimate and significant private equity firm. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone'). As a non-technology project (Private Equity) with no verifiable tech innovation presented and a submission lacking credible evidence, the score is heavily penalized despite the real-world scale of the entity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Audience Reach Impact+42
Technical Innovation+5
Evidence Of Traction+45
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
clearlake.com
Description
Clearlake Capital Group is a leading private investment firm that specializes in private equity, special situations, and credit investments. Founded in 2006, the firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Clearlake Capital Group focuses on partnering with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® (Operations, People, Strategy). The firm primarily invests in sectors such as technology, industrials, and consumer services. With a strong track record of successful investments, Clearlake Capital Group is known for its strategic approach to value creation and its ability to drive growth and operational improvements in its portfolio companies.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Investing, Business Development, Banking
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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