Proof of Usefulness Report

OpenGov Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+790
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

OpenGov Inc. is a verifiable market leader in GovTech, recently acquired for ~$1.8B, validating immense real-world utility and traction. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring vague claims ('everyone', 'Computer Software'), a pseudonym ('ShadowHeart'), and vastly understated financial data ($75M vs $1.8B reality). The score reflects the high objective value of the platform while penalizing the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+63.75
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+858.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+790

Project Details

Project URL
opengov.com
Description
Our mission is to power more effective and accountable government. Contact Us: https://opengov.com/contact-us/ OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn more at OpenGov.com.

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