Proof of Usefulness Report

Flare Systems

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+404
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Flare Systems is a legitimate, high-growth cybersecurity company (Series B, ~$60M funding, 120+ employees) offering critical Threat Exposure Management solutions. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the company, significantly penalized by the poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0
Audience Reach Impact+68.0
Technical Innovation+54.0
Evidence Of Traction+95.0
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+351
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+404

Project Details

Project URL
flare.systems
Description
A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds and frequently results in costly breach of personal and sensitive data. Are you interested in championing a product to make companies safer against financial crime and cyberattacks? \n\nFlare is on a mission to enable companies to proactively protect themselves against cyber attacks and financial crimes. We are a cyber threat intelligence start-up founded in Montreal. We're a dynamic group with diverse backgrounds and expertise in cybersecurity and criminology.

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