Proof of Usefulness Report

Memfault

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+667
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Memfault is a verified, high-value Series B company (acquired by Nordic Semiconductor in 2025) solving critical reliability challenges for IoT devices. While the project submission itself lacked detailed evidence and contained lazy claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms the platform is used by major enterprise clients (Bose, Lyft, Logitech) and operates on millions of devices. The score reflects the high real-world utility, strong market position, and successful exit, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+157
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+758
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+667

Project Details

Project URL
memfault.com
Description
Memfault is the first IoT reliability platform that empowers teams to build more robust devices with software at scale. \n\nWe believe that device reliability engineering will transform how developers build and operate IoT and edge devices with more productivity and more collaboration. As IoT applications continue to grow in complexity, it is more important than ever for developers to have Memfault’s performance monitoring, device debugging, and OTA update capabilities built into their fleet of devices for proactive device operations. \n\nWe built Memfault to enable developers with a more scalable and sustainable process to accelerate go-to-market, de-risk product launches, cut product costs, and deliver overall superior products.\n\nMemfault is founded by ex-Fitbit, Pebble, and Oculus engineers who know the industry well and have been wrestling with these problems for 15+ years.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Hardware, Iot, Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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

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Technical Roadmap

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