Proof of Usefulness Report

Hunt & Hackett

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+627
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Hunt & Hackett is a legitimate, high-traction Dutch cybersecurity firm founded by industry veterans (ex-Fox-IT), offering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Despite a very low-quality submission containing clearly false or placeholder claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audienceReach: everyone'), independent verification confirms significant success: estimated ~$9M annual revenue, ~58 employees, and high-profile clients/case studies (The Greenery, Monta). The discrepancy between the amateurish submission and the professional reality of the business heavily impacted the Response Quality score, but the strong fundamentals (Utility, Traction, Innovation) drive a high overall Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+660.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+627

Project Details

Description
Hunt & Hackett helps European companies prevent, detect and respond to today’s most advanced adversaries, safeguarding them against cyberthreats and espionage. Leveraging threat modelling and data science, Hunt & Hackett builds, operates and maintains digital immune systems to protect against Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups and less sophisticated cybercrimes such as phishing and ransomware. The unique approach from Hunt & Hackett encompasses proactively hunting for evidence of existing compromises and hacking for validation and improvement, with data-driven feedback loops that provide customers with actionable insights which enables them to manage their cyber risks and protect their most valuable assets to embrace digital transformation. For more content, follow us on: Twitter @huntandhackett Bluesky @huntandhackett.bsky.social Mastodon @huntandhackett@mastodon.social

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