Proof of Usefulness Report

Kpler

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+875
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Kpler is a verifiable 'Unicorn' status market leader in commodity and maritime intelligence, with annual recurring revenue exceeding $100M and a valuation estimated over $3B following strategic acquisitions (MarineTraffic, FleetMon, Spire Maritime). While the submission contains minor field errors (e.g., claiming reach is 'everyone' and listing market cap in the revenue field), the actual real-world utility, technical sophistication (satellite/AIS algorithms), and market dominance are exceptional. The project scores near the top of the scale due to verifiable massive traction and critical industry relevance.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30.00
Audience Reach Impact+9.00
Technical Innovation+17.10
Evidence Of Traction+30.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+1.60
Subtotal97.20 (Scaled x10 for Index)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+875

Project Details

Project URL
kpler.com
Description
Kpler offers a SaaS portal powered by algorithms processing radar \u0026 satellite feeds, governmental databases and shipping registries coupled with market analysts insights. Our proprietary technology gives our users (traders, oil \n\u0026 gas companies, hedge funds) a complete and accurate picture of what is happening in the commodity markets by giving them visibility to on how much volume of a given commodity is being shipped across the globe and by whom in real-time. \n\nThe commodities we track include: LNG/LPN (ex: natural gas, propane, propylene, butane, etc), Crude Oil, Refined Products (ex: Gasoline, Kerosene, etc) and Dry Bulks (Iron Ore, Coal, Grains, etc)

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