Proof of Usefulness Report

ComplyAdvantage

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+679
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ComplyAdvantage is a verified RegTech 'unicorn' with significant market traction (~$824M valuation, ~500 employees) and critical real-world utility in financial crime prevention. However, the submission itself contained low-quality, vague text descriptions ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') which contradict the verified B2B nature of the business. The score reflects the high verified value of the project, penalized moderately by the poor submission quality and vague claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+144
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+799
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+679

Project Details

Description
ComplyAdvantage is helping firms rethink how they combat financial crime and comply with regulations (specifically around Sanctions, AML and CTF). The team is on a personal mission to combat the rising threat of terrorism and fight the negative impact on society of money laundering.\n\nComplyAdvantage's proprietary, dynamic global database of individuals, organisations and all their connections, provides fresh insight into financial crime risks (e.g. Sanctions, Watchlists, Politically Exposed Persons, Adverse Media). ComplyAdvantage's screening platform helps to safely automate the risk assessment of customers and transactions, and their real-time analytics enable firms to monitor customer activity and spot suspicious behaviours.\n\nComplyAdvantage uses machine learning and big data coupled with a tailored risk-based approach to help a wide range of insurance companies and financial institutions improve automation, reduce manual work (‘false positives’) and make decisions faster.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Risk Management, Machine Learning, Analytics
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