Proof of Usefulness Report

Kalepa

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+589
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Kalepa is a verified, venture-backed InsurTech company (Series A, ~$14M+ funding) providing high-value AI underwriting software ('Copilot') to major carriers like Munich Re. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, technical innovation, and market timing, the submission provided by 'AncientHunter' contains significantly inaccurate and lazy claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', traction is 'most people'). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals retrieved via external verification, heavily penalized by low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0
Audience Reach Impact+32.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+51.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+654
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+589

Project Details

Project URL
kalepa.com
Description
Kalepa is the leader in delivering Efficient Frontier commercial insurance.\n\nInsurers find it hard to understand the true exposures of businesses and to profitably provide them with policies that reflect that true risk. SMBs struggle to find the coverage they need and are often left underinsured, uninsured, or paying higher rates than needed.\n\nOur Copilot technology platform and Copilot-powered MGA combine Human and Artificial Intelligence to address this foundational issue head on, bringing commercial insurance to the Efficient Frontier where businesses and insurers work with a single version of the truth and collaborate to mitigate risk. It’s the way insurance should work.\n\nKalepa is backed by IA Ventures, Inspired Capital, and leaders in technology and financial services.

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