Proof of Usefulness Report

Sealed

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+570
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Sealed is a high-potential Series B climate tech company with over $100M in funding and major utility partnerships (e.g., Con Edison). The project addresses a critical real-world problem (home energy efficiency) with a strong financial model (bill-neutral financing). However, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (incorrect name 'StarShade', hyperbolic traction claims 'most people'), which severely impacted the Response Quality and Audience Reach scores. Despite the poor submission data, the verifiable underlying business fundamentals justify a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+70
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+647.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+570

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At Sealed, we’re unlocking comfort, value, and efficiency in aging homes—and transforming energy, finance, and home improvement along the way.\n\nWith Sealed, it’s easy and affordable to solve the problems that make houses too hot, too cold, and too wasteful. In partnership with energy utilities and certified contractors, Sealed finances key home improvements using the money homeowners currently waste on energy.\n\nHomes are renewed from the inside out—all without increasing homeowners’ monthly bills. Upgrades like HVAC, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology transform the way a home feels and functions. Sealed coordinates projects from beginning to end, and we stand behind our work. If we don’t reduce a home’s energy use, we don’t get paid.\n\nSealed is backed by a $5 billion global investment firm and has major partnerships with large utility companies like Con Edison. Sealed has also secured a first-of-its-kind energy savings insurance policy from a Fortune 200 company.

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