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Proof of Usefulness Report

Zally

Analysis completed on 3/8/2026

+455
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Zally is a legitimate, venture-backed cybersecurity startup (raising ~£4.4M) focused on 'Behavioural AI' for continuous authentication. While the technology addresses a critical real-world problem (passwordless security) and has secured significant funding and B2B pilots, the submission data itself is highly inaccurate and hyperbolic. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is factually false for a company in the pilot phase, and the revenue/market cap figures appear confused. The project has strong underlying potential and market timing, but the evaluation is heavily penalized by the low-quality, exaggerated claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.00
Audience Reach Impact+15.00
Technical Innovation+80.00
Evidence Of Traction+70.00
Market Timing Relevance+135.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx1.17
Final Score+455

Project Details

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Description
At zally, we are redefining human-computer interaction with Behavioural AI. Our mission is to unleash the power of behavioural data through advanced AI that understands, predicts, and adapts to humans. Unlike traditional AI, our intelligence is built around human behaviour—learning from patterns, actions, decisions, movements, and interactions to create technology that adapts to us, not the other way around.

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