moderateSelf-reported2026
Self-reported: 94% SimpleQA, 79% FreshQA (vs Google 39%)Impressive claims on proprietary data retrieval but zero independent verification.
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Valyu DeepSearch
watchProprietary data search for high-stakes domains (finance, medical). Claims 94% SimpleQA. a16z crypto backed. ~7 employees.
Score 35watch
Where it wins
50+ proprietary data sources (SEC, clinical trials)
Claims 94% SimpleQA, 79% FreshQA
a16z backed
LangChain integration
Where to be skeptical
Almost all evidence self-reported
~7 employees — very early stage
No HN traction
No AIMultiple entry
Only one independent reviewer found
Editorial verdict
Below cut line in search-news. Unique proprietary data angle (50+ sources: SEC, clinical trials) but almost all evidence is self-reported. Minimal traction. Needs independent verification.
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