Proof of Usefulness Report

Rhombus

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+648
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Rhombus Systems is a verified high-growth scale-up in the cloud physical security market, with over $100M in funding and estimated annual revenue exceeding $40M. External validation confirms significant enterprise adoption (>3,000 customers) and a strong competitive position against incumbents like Meraki and Verkada. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing factually incorrect data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', '11-50' employees) and lazy responses. The final score is high, reflecting the verifiable reality of the business's success, but is slightly dampened by the poor submission quality which limits the assessment of internal metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+113
Technical Innovation+85
Evidence Of Traction+200
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+698
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+648

Project Details

Description
Rhombus provides cloud managed video security and IoT sensors for enterprises to better manage their physical spaces. Companies can setup smart cameras anywhere in their organization in minutes without the need for complicated NVR's, servers or hard drives. It’s all plug and play where setting up a new camera just takes a matter of minutes (it can be set up over WiFi or Ethernet). It’s like Nest but built for the enterprise and IT. Furthermore, the platform leverages AI with computer vision to power features like facial recognition, license plate recognition, and people analytics.

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