Proof of Usefulness Report

Kiip

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+229
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Kiip' (kiipco.com) is a legitimate GovTech platform for social service document management, founded in 2021 and acquired by Findhelp in July 2024. This acquisition by a market leader validates its real-world utility and traction. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, featuring a pseudonym ('SwiftBlade'), exaggerated reach claims ('everyone', 'most people'), and confusion with a legacy ad-tech company of the same name. The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the verifiable technology and exit, significantly discounted by the lack of credible details in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+39.0
Evidence Of Traction+42.5
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+217.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+229

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Kiip is a platform that simplifies how social services are delivered and accessed. Kiip provides document storage and transfer, forms & applications management, and a robust set of client communication and management tools. Kiip expedites organizations’ ability to serve their clients and empowers those clients to help themselves.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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