Proof of Usefulness Report

Debut

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+464
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Debut (Debut Biotech) is a verified, high-growth synthetic biology company backed by significant venture capital (~$126M Series B) and strategic partners like L'Oreal. The project claims 'TIME100 Most Innovative Companies 2025' status, which is supported by search results indicating high industry recognition. However, the specific submission quality is extremely poor: the user ('ThunderShade') provided vague, hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and confusing financial data ('marketcap: 2500000', likely an error for $2.5B valuation or monthly revenue, as actual funding is much higher). Despite the low-effort submission, the underlying technology (cell-free biomanufacturing) and market position are exceptionally strong, warranting a high score adjusted for the lack of provided detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+29.9
Audience Reach Impact+12.8
Technical Innovation+18.5
Evidence Of Traction+22.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+94.2
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+464

Project Details

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Description
Debut is building the future of beauty with cutting-edge AI and biotechnology, creating high-performing, innovative ingredients and formulations that propel the industry forward. The company specializes in scientifically-discovered, clinically-proven and inherently sustainable ingredients that provide maximum efficacy. Named one of the TIME100 Most Innovative Companies 2025, Debut is redefining the beauty industry’s standards, centering on performance, potency and purity.

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