Proof of Usefulness Report

House of Malt

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+405
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

House of Malt is a legitimate, successful UK e-commerce retailer with verifiable traction (8,400+ Trustpilot reviews), contradicting the poor quality of the submission data. While the user provided hyperbolic claims ('most people') and questionable financial metrics ('marketcap 500000'), the actual business demonstrates high utility and proven market fit. The score reflects the strong underlying reality of the business, penalized by the low quality of evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.00
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+9.38
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+42.63
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+405

Project Details

Description
Award winning independent specialists in whisky, wine, rum, gin, champagne & more. Delivering super-tasty treats throughout the UK.

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