Proof of Usefulness Report

LightFi

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+286
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

LightFi is a legitimate UK-based proptech company (LightFi Ltd, est. 2016) with patented IoT sensors and high-profile B2B pilots (Heathrow Airport, Knight Frank, British Gas). However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing hyperbolic false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and confusing financial data ('marketcap 500000', likely referring to £500k funding/valuation). The PoU score reflects the strong underlying technology and verified market traction, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the resulting low confidence in the submitter's attention to detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102.0
Audience Reach Impact+32.0
Technical Innovation+61.2
Evidence Of Traction+60.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+292.2
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+286

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Save energy and improve building comfort with advanced sensors, designed for bespoke HVAC automation. Our patented IoT sensors monitor your indoor air quality conditions & occupancy levels. Our building consultants utilise this data to design bespoke Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) strategies for building automation. The data we gather is GDPR compliant, reliable and in real-time, promoting responsive HVAC systems for optimal energy efficiency.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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