Yes usually hit the soft cap ensure enough fund to start developing the project. I think REPU will have no problem to raise enough money and develop the project. Im impatient to see all the application of reputation management.
Hitting the soft cap is always enough for developing projects. This is the definition of the soft cap
And they already said that they don't have a soft cap because they have enough to make it real. Of course with more money, it would be way better but still, it is nice it will continue regardless of funding.
I think we need to wait and see the results of their ICO. And all will become clear!