Proof of Usefulness Report

Ironclad

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+695
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Ironclad is a verifiable 'Unicorn' ($3.2B valuation) and a dominant leader in the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) space, securing its position well above the calibration threshold for established tech brands. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and massive commercial traction (Forbes Cloud 100, significant revenue). However, the specific submission data is of poor quality, featuring lazy audience definitions ('everyone') and hyperbolic traction claims ('most people have used my product'). While the entity's success is undeniable, the score is slightly dampened by the low-effort input and applied quality penalties.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+132.0
Evidence Of Traction+196.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+755.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+695

Project Details

Project URL
ironcladapp.com
Description
Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies. L’Oréal, Staples, Mastercard, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It’s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA. \n\nThe company was named one of the 20 Rising Stars on the Forbes 2019 Cloud 100 list, and is backed by leading investors like Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, and Bond. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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