Proof of Usefulness Report

Last Mile

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+683
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'Last Mile' (Last Mile Infrastructure Group) is a verified, large-scale UK utility infrastructure provider with over 1 million verifiable connections (households/businesses) and significant revenue (>£50M). The entity was recently acquired by Macquarie Asset Management, confirming high value and traction. However, the submission itself ('ShadowRider') was informal and lacked detail, necessitating a penalty on response quality and some quality factors. Despite the low-effort submission, the underlying real-world utility and reach are exceptional.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+54
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+742.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+683

Project Details

Description
Last Mile designs, builds, owns and manages essential utilities infrastructure so people across Great Britain have access to the heat, power, water and wastewater services they need, every day. We already make a positive impact on the lives of more than one million people. In the years to come we will provide essential utilities infrastructure to many more. We are proud to be a trusted partner to housebuilders, land and commercial property developers. They value our rigorous commitment to performance, reliability and safety. Looking boldly to the future is in our DNA. We are addressing tomorrow’s needs with innovative and sustainable solutions, and industry-leading insight. We recognise the role we play in driving decarbonisation and the need to fast-track change in response to the climate emergency. Whether it’s electric vehicle charging or future networks, ground source heat or sustainable drainage, our team is collectively dedicated to providing effective utilities infrastructure for the long-term.

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