Proof of Usefulness Report

Hidden Level, Inc.

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+678
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Hidden Level, Inc. is a verified, high-growth defense technology company (Series C, ~$130M funding) providing critical airspace monitoring infrastructure. While the project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and verified traction with government clients (US Army, FAA, NASA), the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and vague descriptions. The score reflects the company's verified 'unicorn-tier' status and technological sophistication, heavily adjusted downward by the poor submission quality and audience misrepresentation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+112.0
Technical Innovation+142.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+827
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+678

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Delivering the only industry data as a service solution for secure, accurate, long range airspace & drone monitoring.

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