Proof of Usefulness Report

Fotokite

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+596
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents a highly credible Series B company, Fotokite, with verified adoption by major public safety agencies (e.g., FDNY, multiple European fire brigades). However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). While the verifiable utility, innovation, and market position verify a high-value 'Deep Tech' enterprise (estimated $3.5M-$6M revenue, ~60 employees), the final score is dampened by the specific penalties applied to the submission's integrity and lack of provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+127.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+647.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+596

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Fotokite is a Zurich-headquartered company creating cutting-edge tools that assist public safety teams with enhanced situational awareness. We build fully autonomous, persistent, and reliable aerial systems that provide invaluable overview information to firefighters and rescuers to help manage complex, safety-critical situations.

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