Proof of Usefulness Report

Doma

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+522
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Doma (formerly States Title) is a legitimate, large-scale real estate technology company that generated over $300M in annual revenue at its peak, leveraging machine learning to modernize title insurance. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and vague descriptions. While the underlying technology and historical traction are significant, the company's recent financial distress (acquired in 2024 for ~$88M, a fraction of its SPAC valuation) and the poor quality of this specific submission significantly impact the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+100
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+580
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+522

Project Details

Project URL
doma.com
Description
We offer machine driven closing programs to facilitate your real estate business. This first-of-its-kind solution will remove 80% of friction, cost, expense from title and escrow to increase productivity and networking.\n\nHeadquartered in San Francisco, CA, States Title Holding, Inc., is one of the top 10 largest real estate settlement services in the United States. Handling both residential and commercial transactions, the company’s extensive network is able to coordinate settlement and underwriting services spanning across all 50 states.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Productivity
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