Proof of Usefulness Report

Securly

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+692
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Securly is a verifiable market leader in K-12 student safety, serving over 20 million students and 20,000 schools with estimated revenue exceeding $100M (acquired by Golden Gate Capital). While the project itself has exceptionally high utility and traction, the submission quality was poor (citing 'space-technology', vague audience claims, and 'marketcap: null'). The score reflects the massive real-world impact and scale of the entity, penalized moderately for the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+729
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+692

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Named #519 on Inc 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies in the world, Securly is a world-renowned innovator in student safety solutions. \n\nOur Mission\n\nOur mission is to cultivate a safer digital world for children. We see the internet as a space for learning and exploration, and social media as an opportunity to develop emotional intelligence and social competence. The internet brings many benefits to children’s development and learning but also presents many concerns.\n\nOur goal is not to censor the internet, but to mitigate the negative effects it can have on kids. We develop solutions to keep children safe online wherever they are - at school, at home or out in the world. From tools to help adults create a safer internet to an AI that recognizes signs of bullying and even intuits risks of self-harm, Securly continues to build technology and innovate solutions to support online safety and healthy digital lives for children.

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