Proof of Usefulness Report

North Star

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+621
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

North Star is a verified, major UK maritime infrastructure provider (founded 1886, not 1962 as submitted) pivoting successfully from oil & gas to renewable energy support (SOVs). While the submission itself was low-quality and contained inaccuracies (e.g., '125' staff vs ~1,400 actual; 'everyone' audience vs specialized B2B), external verification confirms it is a high-traction enterprise with £137M+ annual turnover and a £600M+ investment pipeline. The project scores highly on utility, traction, and timing due to its critical role in the offshore wind transition, despite the poor quality of the form entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+29.69
Audience Reach Impact+15.00
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+35.63
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+98.57
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+621

Project Details

Description
Passionate about safety and care for our employees, working together to provide a top quality service.

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