Proof of Usefulness Report

Mend.io

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Mend.io (formerly WhiteSource) is a verifiable market leader in Application Security (AppSec) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA), with Series D funding (~$120M+), hundreds of employees, and over 1,000 enterprise customers including Microsoft and IBM. While the project itself has exceptionally high utility, traction, and relevance, the specific submission provided was of extremely poor quality (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product'). Consequently, the score reflects the high verified status of the company, penalized significantly by low Quality Factors for the inaccurate and lazy submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+128
Evidence Of Traction+119
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+655
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+634

Project Details

Project URL
www.mend.io
Description
Mend.io offers an AI-native application security platform designed to help organizations build and maintain a proactive application security program tailored for AI-powered development. The company provides a unified platform that secures AI-generated code and embedded AI components, drives risk reduction through AI-powered remediation, and automates compliance. Mend.io aims to give developers and security teams distinct, yet complementary, tools to manage application risk effectively.

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