Proof of Usefulness Report

Alpha Micro Components Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+287
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Alpha Micro Components Ltd. is a legitimate, established UK-based distributor of wireless components (est. 1995), recently acquired by Steliau Technology (Dec 2024). This acquisition and 30-year history demonstrate significant real-world utility and business traction (estimated revenue >$5M/year). However, the project submission itself is of very low quality, containing inaccuracies (claiming 125 employees vs ~27 verified, vague 'everyone' audience, and confusing '75M marketcap' likely referring to cumulative revenue). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals heavily penalized by the poor quality of evidence and precision in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+24
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+72
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+281
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+287

Project Details

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Description
Are you looking for a team of wireless specialists, with expertise in embedded wireless modules and related components? If so, we can offer help and friendly advice to ensure your wireless design goes from concept to production as smoothly as possible. We are a professional team that includes application and design engineers, with over 25 years of experience in the M2M and IoT space. We can provide you with the best possible support and help you reduce time to market and minimise risk. We understand that sometimes you need more than just a data sheet or part number from an online catalogue. It’s more important to talk to someone who can help you choose the right wireless technology for your application. We want to understand exactly what you need so we can make sure you end up with the correct product that delivers exactly what you need. Over the past 25 years, we have worked closely with hundreds of customers in a diverse range of applications. Our business is based on strong relationships with our customers and suppliers – many of whom we have developed close relationships and partnership that have spanned over 10 years. Click through to our website, view our franchises and product line and let's talk.

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