Proof of Usefulness Report

Icario

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+673
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Icario Health is a verified, high-value Health Action Platform formed by the 2020 merger of Revel and NovuHealth, and subsequently acquired by CVC Capital Partners (Private Equity). While the submission itself was extremely low quality (lazy claims like 'everyone' and missing data), external verification confirms the entity has substantial scale (~$34M+ estimated revenue, ~300 employees) and reaches nearly 100 million members via 50+ health plan clients. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction, placing it in the upper tier of established technology businesses (400–700+ range), despite the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+761
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+673

Project Details

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Description
In 2020, Revel + NovuHealth joined forces to create Icario because we knew we could do better together—creating value by uniting pioneering technology, data science, and behavioral insights to make the world a healthier place, one person at a time. \n\nThere is an island in the Aegean Sea where people live extremely long lives. They’re happy, too. Families are close. They eat well. They exercise. And they stay connected with each other, and not just by smartphone. This got us thinking. What if we apply what we learn from the Blue Zone island of Ikaria (our namesake), add pioneering technology and exabytes of data, and help healthcare connect better with everyone? We’ll have a lot more healthy, happy people, and that’s a pretty good thing.\n\nAs an organization, we’re a collaborative team of pioneers, inventors, and systems thinkers. We speak truth, are driven by data, and sweat the details. We’re a friendly and easygoing group, but we work hard because we are mission-driven, we know a better way, and we’re here to make it happen.

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