Proof of Usefulness Report

Besco Software

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Besco Software is a verifiable entity established in 2019 in Finland, and KotiCharge is a functional EV charging product with genuine utility for housing associations (As. Oy) managing spot-price electricity. However, the submission quality is critically poor, containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone'). While the technology addresses a timely market need (energy optimization), the hyperbolic traction claims and confusing financial metrics ('marketcap' used in revenue field) trigger heavy penalties in the evaluation algorithm, positioning the score within the 'Minimal traction' range despite the project's legitimacy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.50
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+49.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Besco software is formed from group of experienced software experts in 2019 with the mission of developing bug-free, high quality software products and services for enterprise clients and startups. Our core competences include embedded systems, embedded Linux, mobile development, devops, automation test, continuous integration. We follow Agile development model and offer fixed - price project. KotiCharge, our own product, is an EV charger operator and energy optimizer. KotiCharge offers billing service and enables energy optimization in housing association with spot-price, EV charging, battery storage and solar panels.

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