Proof of Usefulness Report

NetFoundry

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+625
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

NetFoundry is a legitimate, high-utility enterprise networking company (spin-off from Tata Communications) and the creator of the OpenZiti open-source project. While the submission itself contains low-effort and exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'), independent verification confirms significant market traction, including ~$10M+ estimated revenue, ~75 employees, and Series A funding (~$15M). The project provides critical Zero Trust networking infrastructure (NaaS), positioning it well in a high-growth market. The score reflects the high verified value of the technology and company maturity, despite the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+67.83
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+625

Project Details

Project URL
netfoundry.io
Description
NetFoundry reinvented networking by making it secure by design. Each NetFoundry overlay is zero trust native. This means you don't need to add VPN, ZTNA or MPLS spokes to your WAN - you get universal zero trust with one set of identities, policies, controls and telemetry. NetFoundry is software-only so can be deployed on-premises, or businesses use NetFoundry's global NaaS. Solution providers add NetFoundry into their connected products - in partner, OEM and white-label models. Businesses get zero trust native networks - using it for a single application (even AI and APIs) or an entire WAN - for OT, IoT, IT.

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