Proof of Usefulness Report

Portkey

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+340
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Portkey.ai is a high-utility, verified AI infrastructure project backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners (raised ~$3M Seed). It processes billions of LLM tokens daily for enterprise clients like Postman and Springworks. While the project fundamentals are exceptional (high utility, strong traction, perfect market timing), the submission quality is critically poor, featuring vague claims ('everyone') and nonsensical revenue data ('marketcap: 500000'). The score reflects the verified high value of the technology and business execution, adjusted downward for the lack of effort in the submission materials.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+68
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+95
Market Timing Relevance+38
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+340
Usefulness Multiplierx1
Final Score+340

Project Details

Project URL
Description
AI Gateway, Guardrails, and Governance. Processing 14 Billion+ LLM tokens every day. Backed by Lightspeed.

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