Proof of Usefulness Report

9Volt Software AB

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'DeepStorm' by 9Volt Software AB contains significant discrepancies and red flags. While 9Volt Software AB appears to be a legitimate small Swedish consultancy (est. 2014, not 2009), there is no verifiable digital footprint for a product named 'DeepStorm' associated with them (the name is shared by an unrelated scientific tool and a Steam game). The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false and hyperbolic given the lack of public visibility. The stated revenue/valuation metrics are confusing ('all time marketcap') and inconsistent with the claimed team size of 30. The submission lacks credible evidence of traction, utility, or innovation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+5
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+5
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+10
Market Timing Relevance Quality+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+30
Usefulness Multiplierx0.63
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We're a small privately held company that focuses on software architecture ranging from embedded systems to large web applications.

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