Proof of Usefulness Report

Nomura

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+632
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Nomura Holdings, a major global financial services group established in 1925. While the entity possesses immense scale, verified traction, and real-world utility as a systemically important bank, the submission quality is exceptionally poor. Key data points (revenue, traction evidence) were vague or inaccurately entered (e.g., confusing market cap with revenue). The high score reflects the verifiable reality of the multi-billion dollar legacy institution (Scale: 400-700+), significantly adjusted downward for the lack of specific technical innovation details and low-effort response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+702.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+632

Project Details

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Description
Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

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