Proof of Usefulness Report

auum

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+706
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Project 'auum' is a verified French industrial startup ('Arrêtons l'Usage Unique Maintenant') with significant traction, contradicting the low-effort submission. External search confirms ~100 employees, €23M+ in funding (Series B), and €5M+ annual revenue. The company produces 'auum-S', a patented steam-cleaning machine for glasses to replace disposable cups in offices, with clients like L'Oréal, Engie, and Safran. While the submission data was poor (generic 'software' tag, 'DeepWalker' name, lazy traction claims), the actual project real-world utility and market position are exceptional.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+160
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+785
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+706

Project Details

Project URL
auum.fr
Description
Aujourd'hui encore en France, nous consommons plus de 5 milliards de gobelets jetables chaque année. Afin de lutter contre ce déchet et favoriser la réutilisation, auum réinvente le nettoyage pour le rendre simple, rapide, ludique et surtout écologique. De cette façon, les employés peuvent réutiliser leur verre en quelques secondes et en toute simplicité. \n\nauum propose une solution de nettoyage ultra-efficace pour réduire vos déchets et permettre la réutilisation de vos verres. \nGrâce à la vapeur d’eau, la machine auum nettoie, désinfecte et sèche un verre en moins de 10 secondes avec seulement 2cl d’eau. C’est le nettoyage le plus efficace et écologique du marché, sans produit chimiques et sans déchets.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
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