Proof of Usefulness Report

Leen

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+215
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Leen is a legitimate, venture-backed ($2.8M Pre-Seed) cybersecurity startup building a unified API for security tools, solving a significant fragmentation problem in the industry. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims about reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), and using a mismatched name ('ShadowBlade'). While the project has high real-world utility and verified funding, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the false user metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+9.60
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+52.10
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+215

Project Details

Description
Unified Data API for Cybersecurity.

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