Proof of Usefulness Report

Foundation Alloy

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+583
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Foundation Alloy is a legitimate, high-potential deep tech startup spun out of MIT and UC Irvine, focusing on solid-state metal part production. External verification confirms significant Series A funding (~$24.4M) and pilots with aerospace/defense partners. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'), and underselling the technology ('design'). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and innovation of the verified company, heavily penalized by the poor reliability and accuracy of the submitted data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+14.25
Evidence Of Traction+9.38
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+606.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+583

Project Details

Description
Foundation Alloyis in the Advanced Materials Industry

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