Proof of Usefulness Report

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+627
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA is a verified, publicly listed private equity holding company with billions in revenue (EUR), significantly exceeding the scale of typical project submissions. While the entity demonstrates massive traction and real-world utility in the industrial sector, the submission itself suffers from low quality (e.g., user handle 'ShadowClaw', vague claims like 'everyone', and lack of technical details). The score reflects the undeniable market success and scale of the business, heavily weighted by its verified public status, despite the minimal technical innovation and poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+285.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+737.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+627

Project Details

Project URL
mutares.com
Description
Mutares - The equity entrepreneurs Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies and parts of groups that are being sold in the course of a repositioning process at their owners and show a clear potential for operational improvement. Mutares actively supports and develops its portfolio companies with its own investment and consulting teams as well as through acquisitions of strategic add-ons. Our goal is to acquire companies with a revenue of EUR 100 to 750 million. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.

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