Proof of Usefulness Report

Serval

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+580
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Serval is a verified 'Unicorn' company (valued at $1B as of late 2024) revolutionizing IT Service Management with AI agents. Despite a low-quality submission lacking descriptive detail, the project's real-world traction is exceptional, backed by Sequoia and adopted by major tech firms like Perplexity. The claim of a $1B market cap was verified as accurate. The score reflects its status as a high-growth, high-utility enterprise solution, penalized only by the poor quality of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+81.0
Evidence Of Traction+187.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+557.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+580

Project Details

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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