Proof of Usefulness Report

Searchlight Security

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+685
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Searchlight Security (Searchlight Cyber) is a verified, mature dark web intelligence company with significant estimated revenue ($10M-$25M) and a team of ~75. While the project fundamentals are exceptional (high utility, government contracts, Series B scale), the specific submission provided was extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate audience data ('everyone'). The score reflects the high real-world value of the company, penalized moderately for the poor quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.0
Audience Reach Impact+12.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+15.4
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+719
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+685

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The world's leading darknet intelligence company. Working with law enforcement, industry and end users to help protect against the threats of the darknet.\n\n

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