Proof of Usefulness Report

DeepWatch

Analysis completed on 2/5/2026

+709
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Deepwatch is a verified market leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), backed by over $275M in capital and employing ~750 people. The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Traction based on objective data (Unicorn status, Goldman Sachs backing). However, the submission quality itself was poor, with placeholder claims like 'everyone' for audience and 'most people' for traction, which contradicts the B2B nature of the business. Despite the low-effort data entry, the underlying entity is highly valuable, resulting in a high score driven by verifiable scale and market position.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+833.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+708

Project Details

Project URL
deepwatch.com
Description
Deepwatch® is the leader in Precision MDR powered by AI and humans. We amplify human expertise with AI insights to reduce the risks that matter most to your business. Unlike one-size-fits-all MDR, Deepwatch delivers protection that is comprehensive, custom, clear, and ceaseless—stopping threats before and after they emerge with tailored responses at every step. Deepwatch is tuned to each customer’s environment, trained on their priorities and the stack they’ve invested in to strengthen defenses and focus on what matters most. There are no black boxes—customers get clarity on every detection, decision, and data source, along with the name of the analyst behind it. Around-the-clock protection is delivered by security experts who act on real-time threats, powered by AI. Visit Deepwatch.com. Deepwatch has been named: - CISO Choice Awards: MSSP Winner 2022, 2021, 2020 - Great Place to Work® Certified 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 - InHerSight #1 Cyber Workplace for Women 2023 - LinkedIn Top 50 Startups 2023 - Forbes Top 50 Tech Company - Forbes Top Startup 2025, 2024. 2023, 2022 - Backed by premier investors with >$275 Million in growth capital from Goldman Sachs, Vista Equity Partners, Springcoast, Splunk Ventures, and ABS Capital - Splunk Partner: #1 Volume MDR/MSSP What We Do Our solutions combine the best technology with expert stewards. We are experts you can count on to keep a watchful eye on your security operations around the clock and give you the peace of mind that your business and brand are always protected.

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