Socket

Socket is a verified, high-growth Series B cybersecurity company (raised ~$65M from a16z) addressing critical software supply chain risks. While the submission itself was of very low quality (containing hyperbolic claims like 'used by everyone' and inaccurate financial data), independent analysis confirms significant real-world utility, innovation ('deep package inspection'), and traction (protecting 7,500+ orgs including Vercel and Anthropic). The final score reflects the high value of the technology and market timing, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of verifiable evidence in the submission text.