Proof of Usefulness Report

Koi

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+497
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Koi' (koi.ai) is a verified, high-value cybersecurity startup founded by Unit 8200 veterans. External verification confirms significant traction, including $48M in funding and reported acquisition talks with Palo Alto Networks for ~$400M. The platform addresses a critical gap in 'shadow IT' (extensions, AI models). However, the submission itself was extremely low quality (claiming '0 team' and 'everyone' as audience), which severely impacted the Response Quality score. The final score reflects the high verifiable utility and traction of the company, adjusted for the poor submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+118.75
Audience Reach Impact+90.00
Technical Innovation+67.50
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+47.50
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+443.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+497

Project Details

Project URL
koi.ai
Description
Koi is a cybersecurity startup that provides an endpoint security platform focused on the software perimeter. Their platform offers visibility and control over self-installed software, including packages, containers, extensions, and AI models, to detect and mitigate risks for enterprises. The company was founded by veterans of the Israeli intelligence unit 8200 and has rapidly scaled to protect numerous endpoints worldwide.

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

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