Proof of Usefulness Report

Proxima

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+576
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Proxima Group is a verifiable, established procurement consultancy (founded 1994) acquired by Bain & Company in 2022, demonstrating high real-world utility and verified traction. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing a likely incorrect user alias ('SwiftShade') and patently false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While the underlying business is a 'Much Larger Scale' entity (Team: ~750, Revenue/Valuation: ~$300M+), the score is penalized by the low quality of the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+640
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+576

Project Details

Project URL
proximagroup.com
Description
ARCBLUE IS NOW A PART OF PROXIMA! Proxima is a world-leading procurement and supply chain consultancy. We work alongside some of the world’s largest and most successful businesses to help them spend their money wisely and deliver purposeful and profitable change. We do this through an extensive suite of procurement consultancy services focused on cost optimization, organizational transformation, supply chain sustainability, and decarbonization. We are famous for our delivery as experienced specialists immersed in businesses, accelerating outcomes. We are proud to be part of Bain & Company. Together, we deliver a set of integrated end-to-end procurement, supply chain, and supply chain sustainability offerings.

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