Proof of Usefulness Report

Prophet Security

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+627
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Prophet Security is a high-potential Series A cybersecurity startup ($41M funding led by Accel & Bain Capital Ventures) automating SOC workflows with AI. While the submission itself was of extremely low quality (containing fabricated claims like 'audience: everyone'), external verification confirms strong traction, including 1 million+ automated investigations and enterprise customers like Docker. The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Innovation in the agentic AI space, though the score is penalized by the submitter's lack of verifiable input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+247.5
Audience Reach Impact+72.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+150.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+702
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+627

Project Details

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Description
Prophet Security is a cybersecurity company that develops an AI-powered Security Operations Center (SOC) platform. Their solution aims to automate the detection, investigation, and response to security threats, reducing alert fatigue and improving response times for security teams. The company was founded in 2023 by Kamal Shah and Vibhav Sreekanti and is headquartered in Atherton, California.

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

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