Proof of Usefulness Report

Espresso Service Limited

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+586
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Espresso Service Limited is a highly established business (founded 1987) with significant verified traction (125 employees, estimated £17M revenue). While the submission contains low-effort claims (e.g., audience 'everyone', traction 'most people'), the underlying business fundamentals are strong. The pivot to IoT/telemetry for maintenance adds a layer of technical modernization to a high-utility service model. The score reflects a mature, successful company, penalized slightly for a sloppy submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+660
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+586

Project Details

Description
Formed in 1987 we now provide coffee equipment maintenance services ~ both planned and reactive for a multitude of coffee equipment types. We have a national network of service engineers and through strategic partnerships can also provide support in Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland. Our engineers are trained to understand what is causing a fault, rather than simply replacing a part. More often than not they're able to repair machines with the tools and parts that they carry on their vans, enabling our customers to continue trading. We're not tied to one sole manufacturer and wish to maintain our independence so that we're able to to provide support for our customers, whatever equipment they decide to use ~ we want our service to them (and not the equipment type) to be the constant factor in our relationship with our customers. Our customers range from independent sole traders to national Food Service Providers and Facilities Management Company's. We have evolved our business over recent years, to offer much more than coffee equipment service. We've embraced the Internet of Things (IoT) and if you would like to know remotely the quality of the water passing through your coffee machine, the amount of coffee consumed recently, your most popular drink and when it sells, or whether you machine requires preventative maintenance, when can offer you a solution for this. A solution that enables you to run your business more efficiency and us to provide a more informed level of service provision.

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