Proof of Usefulness Report

FYTO

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+593
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Fyto is a Series A funded ag-tech company (backed by GV, ~$18M raised) developing automated aquatic robotic systems to grow Lemna for sustainable animal feed. While the project demonstrates high real-world utility, innovation, and verified traction (pilots with dairy farms), the submission itself contained inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'), which negatively impacted the quality factors. The score reflects the company's strong fundamentals and capital backing, adjusted for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+131.25
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+623.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+593

Project Details

Project URL
fyto.us
Description
At Fyto, we partner with farmers to build a sustainable food system at a global scale. Launched out of MIT in 2019, we are currently constructing some of the largest agricultural robots on the planet to grow the world’s most productive crops to feed people, plants, and animals. We employ novel applications of robotics, advanced sensors, and automated processes to decarbonize agricultural operations. Using much less energy, water, land, labor, and fertilizer than conventional approaches, our aquatic robotics platform has a huge potential number of applications, from feed to food to fertilizer.

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