Proof of Usefulness Report

Kahoona

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+316
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Kahoona.io is a legitimate, venture-backed startup ($4.5M seed) addressing the high-value 'cookieless' audience enrichment market using AI. Despite the submission containing low-quality, hyperbolic data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'StarClaw'), external verification confirms the company has significant traction, a team of ~25, and relevant technology. The project scores well on utility, timing, and innovation, but the submission quality itself was heavily penalized.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+45.00
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+75.00
Market Timing Relevance+45.00
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+328.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+316

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Kahoonais in the Cybersecurity Industry

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