Proof of Usefulness Report

Cool Roof France

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+268
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Cool Roof France is a legitimate, high-impact company (French Tech 2030 laureate) with verified technology (oyster-shell based coating) and historical traction (1 million m² treated). However, the submission is critically flawed and the business is in distress. External verification reveals the company entered receivership (redressement judiciaire) in Jan 2026 following a revenue collapse (€2.5M vs projected €15M). The submission significantly inflates team size (claims 350; reality ~30) and provides low-quality responses for traction ('most people'). The score reflects high technical utility weighed down by severe financial instability and unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+114.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+51.0
Evidence Of Traction+20.0
Market Timing Relevance+22.4
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+257.4
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+268

Project Details

Description
As the European leader in cool roofing, Cool Roof France designs, manufactures, and applies innovative, eco-responsible thermo-reflective coverings made in France. Since 2015, we have been helping businesses, local authorities, and manufacturers in France, Europe, and Africa to decarbonize and adapt their buildings in the face of climate change. Over 1 million m² have already been treated in the commercial, industrial, retail, and public sectors. Our solutions have multiple impacts: 🔹 Reduce indoor temperatures by up to -8°C 🔹 Reduce air conditioning costs by up to 40% 🔹 Reduce energy consumption by 20 kWh/m², or ~€5/m²/year 🔹 Reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 36 kg/m². 🔹 Extend the roof lifespan from 8 to 12 years 🔹 Improve the efficiency of HVAC systems 🔹 Optimize photovoltaic energy production. Our solutions' results are quantifiable and certified by trusted third parties, guaranteeing reportability on ESG dimensions. Each project benefits from personalised technical support: 🔸 Preliminary impact studies by our design office 🔸 Technical visits to the buildings 🔸 Instrumentation and feedback via the IoT platform 🔸 Quality control by our regional technical managers 🔸 Maintenance contracts to preserve coating performance over time. 🏅Our impact is recognised: French Tech 2030, Climate Dividend, Future Impact Unicorn, Médaille d'or Innovation Responsable à la Nuit de l'Immo, B Corp, 17 ODD - ONU France. Summer is on its way! What if your roofs became your primary lever for comfort and energy efficiency? 👉 Contact us for a diagnosis or a quote: https://tinyurl.com/formulaireCR

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