Proof of Usefulness Report

CyDeploy

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+216
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

CyDeploy is a legitimate, high-potential B2B cybersecurity startup (founded by Tina Williams-Koroma) offering AI-driven 'digital twin' functional testing for patch management. External verification confirms ~$1M in funding (TEDCO, MIPS grants) and recognition as a TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 finalist. However, the PoU score is heavily penalized by the submission's poor quality, which contained demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and lacked basic data. While the real-world utility and technology are strong (scoring high on merit), the response quality and traction credibility (based on input) dragged the final score into the 'Small but promising' range (100-250), rather than a higher tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+67
Audience Reach Impact+18
Technical Innovation+38
Evidence Of Traction+45
Market Timing Relevance+27
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+196
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+216

Project Details

Project URL
Description
CyDeployis in the Cybersecurity Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cybersecurity Services-And-Products
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