Proof of Usefulness Report

Huntress Labs

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+790
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Huntress Labs is a verified cybersecurity unicorn ($1.5B+ valuation, $100M+ ARR) protecting millions of endpoints via Managed Service Providers (MSPs). While the project submission contained lazy and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), independent verification confirms massive scale, significant market impact, and a team of ~700 employees. The score reflects exceptional real-world utility and traction, slightly penalized for the low-quality submission response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+250.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+859
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+790

Project Details

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Description
Hackers are constantly evolving, exploiting new vulnerabilities and dwelling in SMB environments—until they meet Huntress. \n\nHuntress enables our partners to find and stop hidden threats that sneak past preventive security tools. Founded by former NSA Cyber Operators—and backed by a team of ThreatOps researchers—we help our partners protect their customers from persistent footholds, ransomware and other attacks.

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