Proof of Usefulness Report

Validere

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+603
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Validere is a high-utility, Series B funded energy data intelligence platform with significant verified traction (~$40M estimated revenue, 6M+ barrels/day monitored). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and missing critical data. While the verifiable reality of the company places it in the 'Much Larger Scale' category (400-700+), the score is heavily penalized by the poor Quality Factors (Qi) due to the lack of evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility23.75 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact8.00 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation12.75 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction11.25 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance9.50 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness0.25 (Weighted)
Subtotal+655.0
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+603

Project Details

Project URL
validere.com
Description
We help energy providers gain visibility, action their findings and predict future scenarios for their physical and environmental commodities. We are the only platform that integrates data and insights on ESG markets with traditional commodity markets, giving clients a holistic picture for their core business decisions. We believe the future of energy requires a modernized supply chain, so we’re reducing the barriers to actionable insights to make the energy landscape better for everyone. Through people and technology, we bring clarity to commercial and operational challenges, provide ways to act on the learnings and facilitate predictions for the future state. \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