Proof of Usefulness Report

Materialize

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+601
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Materialize is a high-value, Series C funded streaming SQL database built on the innovative Timely Dataflow technology. While the project itself has significant real-world utility, technical depth, and verifiable traction (raising ~$100M), the submission quality was exceptionally poor. The user provided inaccurate hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') which necessitated heavy penalties on the Quality Factors for Reach and Traction. The final score reflects the strength of the underlying technology and business (calibrated to a post-Series B scale) adjusted downward for the lack of verifiable evidence in the specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+6.0
Technical Innovation+14.25
Evidence Of Traction+10.63
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+62.63
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+601

Project Details

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Description
Materialize is a real-time data integration platform for creating up-to-date, trustworthy views into any aspect of your business using just SQL. Build and adapt live, composable data products in minutes—with the team you already have. Use Materialize to power data-intensive UIs, deliver fresh context for AI/ML pipelines, and enable real-time process optimization. Trusted by General Mills, Ryder, and Fubo.tv to solve their most pressing real-time data challenges.

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