Proof of Usefulness Report

Alune Aquaculture

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Alune Aquaculture is a verifiable, high-potential business (Y Combinator S19 alumni) addressing critical financing gaps in the shrimp farming industry. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (Reach: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people have used my product') and vague data ('marketcap: 17000000'). While the underlying business model has high real-world utility and verified external traction (team of ~30, established 2018), the score is significantly penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the input and the inaccuracy of the audience claims. The project falls into the 'Small but promising' category based on external reality, adjusted downward for submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+42.0
Evidence Of Traction+32.5
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+213.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+196

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Alune invests in innovative, environmentally conscious Aquaculture production systems in Indonesia and Asia. Alune is a fintech-for-good company, revolutionizing how Aquaculture farmers fund their farms. Our smart financing solutions help Aquaculture farmers improve sustainability while growing production and profit in an industry vital for food security. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, with demand ever forecast to outstrip supply, the challenges of funding and sustainability continue to increase. Our clients are the thousands of shrimp farmers who continue to be failed by banks and other financial institutions while trying to make money for their families and grow food for the world. Using our mix of capital, expertise, technology, and partnerships, we invest and support these farmers to grow their profit and improve sustainability. Our investment fund offers chosen investors exposure to the aquaculture farming industry in Asia while maximising the positive social and environmental impact of the fund.

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