Proof of Usefulness Report

Skypher

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+560
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Skypher is a legitimate, high-potential Y Combinator (W20) startup offering AI-driven cybersecurity compliance automation. External verification confirms significant traction with over 200 enterprise clients (including Adobe, Retool, Deel) and verifiable funding. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims (Audience: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people') and garbage data ('marketcap: null'). While the underlying business is strong (Real-World Utility and Innovation are high), the final score is heavily penalized (Quality Factor 0.5) in the Reach and Traction categories due to the inaccuracies and negligence in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.63
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+60.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+559

Project Details

Project URL
skypher.co
Description
Skypher is a fast-growing Y Combinator backed start-up based in San Francisco and Paris. We make cybersecurity compliance easy for tech companies. We apply the latest progress in Machine Learning and NLP to data security compliance. We already work with dozens of the most innovative tech companies in Silicon Valley and San Francisco such as Retool, MadKudu or Front.\n\nWe are a small, fast growing company and if you want to make an impact here and help us build the next Cybersecurity giant, this is the right place for you. Our mission is to help tech companies become more secure organizations while removing the huge amount of unnecessary pain and busywork involved in cybersecurity compliance. We are well-funded by top investors such as Y Combinator, Kima Ventures and well-connected Business Angels.\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