Proof of Usefulness Report

Acurable

Analysis completed on 1/5/2026

+699
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Acurable is a high-potential MedTech company with verifiable Series A funding (€11M), FDA clearance, and NHS adoption (NICE recommendation Jan 2025). The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Technical Innovation (Imperial College spinout). However, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'audience: everyone'), which negatively impacted the Response Quality and Audience Reach scores. Despite the poor submission quality, the underlying business fundamentals are strong enough to warrant a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+165
Evidence Of Traction+150
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+728
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+699

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Acurable is a fast-growing, venture backed MedTech start-up with offices in London and Seville. We create accurate and user-friendly wearable medical devices intended to be used by patients at home.\nOur award-winning, patented technology enables for the first time the automated diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions. It is the product of more than 10 years’ research at Imperial College London by Acurable’s founder, Professor Esther Rodriguez Villegas, and has been recognised as a breakthrough in respiratory medicine, winning some of the most respected awards in the industry, among them XPrize and several Innovate UK grants.\nOur first product, AcuPebble SA100, is the first medical device in the world to obtain the CE mark for the automated diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea at home. Meanwhile we continue our research to develop new products that will fundamentally improve the lives of millions of people suffering from serious chronic conditions such as COPD, Asthma and Epilepsy.\nWe’re a small but fast-growing team with big ambitions. To achieve them, we’re building a team of exceptional people who are inspired by our vision, share our values, and who have the attitude and skills required to help Acurable succeed. In return, we provide a fun and entrepreneurial working environment within an exciting business where you can make a huge difference to the life of millions of people worldwide.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Healthcare Tech, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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