Proof of Usefulness Report

HacWare

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+470
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

HacWare is a legitimate, VC-backed cybersecurity startup (Techstars, Google for Startups, $2.3M Seed) addressing a high-utility problem (phishing) with AI-driven API solutions. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing empty fields and hyperbolic false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While external verification confirms significant potential, partnerships (Pax8, TD SYNNEX), and market relevance, the score is penalized by the lack of direct evidence in the submission and the slow growth trajectory (Seed stage since 2019).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+32.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+61.25
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+510.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+470

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HacWare is an A.I. driven security awareness technology that will help company employees identify phishing attempts and defend against data breaches with powerful phishing simulations and micro-training.\n\nHacWare is building the future of cybersecurity education with our API and No Code solutions. Learn more about us on https://www.hacware.com

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