Proof of Usefulness Report

Qualia

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+678
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Qualia is a verified 'Unicorn' status company (Series D, $1B+ valuation) and a market leader in real estate title/escrow software, significantly exceeding the scale implied by the user's erratic input data. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Traction (processing millions of transactions annually), the submission contained notable inaccuracies (claiming 3,000 employees vs. ~600 actual; stating $75M market cap vs. $1B+ actual; lazy text fields). The score reflects the massive, verified success of the platform, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+261
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+128
Evidence Of Traction+238
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+902
Usefulness Multiplierx0.75
Final Score+678

Project Details

Project URL
qualia.com
Description
Qualia is the connected title, escrow, and closing technology infrastructure built for real estate and mortgage professionals. The platform makes buying and selling a home a simple, secure, and enjoyable experience by bringing together homebuyers and sellers, mortgage lenders, title & escrow agents, and real estate agents onto a single shared closing system. Over 1 million real estate and mortgage professionals use Qualia to power their real estate closings, and we currently process transactions for millions of consumers every year. Since launching in 2015, the company has been named an ALTA Elite Provider, CB Insights Fintech 250, Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech, and has been recognized by Forbes as a Best Startup Employer. Qualia is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Austin, TX, and Superior, CO.

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