Proof of Usefulness Report

DeepDrive

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+358
Proof of Usefulness Score
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DeepDrive is a legitimate, high-potential deep tech company with verified Series B funding and partnerships with major automakers (BMW, Continental). However, the project submission itself contains low-quality, inaccurate placeholder data (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' for a pre-production B2B component). The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical innovation of the Dual Rotor technology, significantly penalized by the poor quality of the submission and the pre-revenue/pre-series production status compared to established verified traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+115.0
Audience Reach Impact+38.4
Technical Innovation+79.8
Evidence Of Traction+68.0
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+341.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+358

Project Details

Description
We are DeepDrive, a high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany, offering revolutionary drive units for electric vehicles. Our patented Dual Rotor technology increases vehicle range by up to 20% and significantly decreases their costs, enabling the next generation of cheaper, more sustainable EVs. Our drive units are highly compact and torque dense and can be integrated within the wheels or as a traditional central drive. They are optimized for low-cost, large-scale production and offer maximum performance and efficiency. We are currently working with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and are on track to introduce the DeepDrive Dual Rotor to the market in large-scale series production by 2026. Our experts from leading companies in the automotive industry and the support of high-profile inves- tors, including BMW i Ventures, Continental‘s Corporate Venture Capital Unit, and UVC Partners make DeepDrive the motor of electric mobility. Additional investors include industry veteran Dr. Peter Mertens (former board member and CTO of Audi and Volvo) and top start-up executive Jonas Rieke (COO of Personio).

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