Proof of Usefulness Report

HeraldAPI

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+365
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

HeraldAPI is a verified, high-value commercial insurance infrastructure provider (Series A, ~$20M funding, 113 employees). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false claims ('used by everyone') and nonsensical data. The score reflects the strong verified reality of the business (high utility, strong traction) heavily penalized by the lack of provided evidence and low response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility112.5 [weighted]
Audience Reach Impact52.0 [weighted]
Technical Innovation63.75 [weighted]
Evidence Of Traction95.6 [weighted]
Market Timing Relevance42.5 [weighted]
Functional Completeness1.25 [weighted]
Subtotal+367.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Final Score+365

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Digital infrastructure for commercial insurance

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