Proof of Usefulness Report

Kelp Global

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+313
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Kelp Global is a verifiable B2B SaaS platform for the alternative investment community with solid traction (~$1.4M revenue, 28 employees) and a clear problem-solution fit. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people') and misuse of terminology ('marketcap' for valuation). While the technology and business fundamentals verify as high-potential (comparable to the HackerNoon benchmark), the score is penalized by the unprofessional submission and inaccurate audience targeting claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+25.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+85.0
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+328.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+312

Project Details

Project URL
kelpglobal.com
Description
Kelp is a purpose-built enterprise assistant for the alternative investment community. Fully modular, Kelp spans the investment lifecycle from deal identification through portfolio management and exit.\n\nAt each step, Kelp augments organisational intelligence and automates routine tasks to free up bandwidth and enable high-quality decision making.\n\nKelp powers decisions by:\na) Bringing the power of structured and unstructured data to a user’s fingertips.\nb) Making relevant institutional learnings readily available (as dashboards, metrics and past decisions) and actionable.\nc) Intelligently structuring and automating workflows for efficiency and continuous learning.

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