Proof of Usefulness Report

Valar Labs

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Valar Labs is a legitimate, high-potential Series A startup ($26M+ funding, a16z backed) in computational histology. However, this specific submission is of extremely low quality, containing likely pseudonymic data ('WhisperFang') and demonstrably false claims regarding reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'). The low score reflects the failure of the submission to provide valid proof, heavily penalizing the 'Quality Factors' despite the real-world success of the underlying entity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11.25
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+6.38
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+4.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+34.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Valar Labsis in the Healthcare IT Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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