Proof of Usefulness Report

Cloud City

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Cloud City is a verifiable Seed-stage startup (raised ~$400k, founded ~2024) developing valid IoT/AI smart city infrastructure. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing significant inaccuracies such as 'most people have used my product' (false) and 'marketcap: 50000' (likely erroneous). While the underlying problem-solution fit is sound, the lack of accurate data and the exaggerated traction claims in the submission result in a low Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+64.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+36.45
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
cloudcities.co
Description
Cloud City is a deep-tech startup developing and deploying an IoT infrastructure platform powered by AI, that enables high-quality data collection and analytics, monitoring and management of urban areas. By transforming any vehicle into a mobile data logger, we redefine the conventional smart city concept in a way that is really useful and democratised. Our innovation features an easily deployable powerful sensor box and state-of-the-art user platform for management and analytics of data in real-time. The system is highly customizable to serve the needs of our clients and society. Cloud City enables: - wider smart infrastructure coverage, - better understanding of urban areas dynamics by improving quality and usability of data on life and surroundings (utility problems, pollution, meteorological data, noise levels, etc) - optimisation and efficiency in resource allocation, - automation of utility management, and creates new opportunities for innovation.

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