Proof of Usefulness Report

Sigma Ratings

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+511
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Sigma Ratings (now Sigma360) is a verified Series A-funded risk intelligence platform with significant B2B traction, including clients like Barclays and investment from Fitch Ratings. However, the project submission itself contains low-quality, inaccurate placeholders (e.g., 'audience: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacks detail. The final score balances the high intrinsic value and real-world utility of the technology with heavy penalties for the poor quality and verifiable falsehoods in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility180 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact75 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation102 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction106 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance90 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness3 (Weighted)
Subtotal+556
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+511

Project Details

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Description
Utilizing both public and private data, Sigma Ratings dynamically tracks company-level non-credit risks across multiple jurisdictions. \n\nIn generating its scores and ratings, Sigma is solving a number of hard technology problems related to emerging market data collection, analysis and display that are valuable to global financial institutions, investors and governments.

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