Proof of Usefulness Report

Pulse Industrial

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+465
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Pulse Industrial was a legitimate IoT startup specializing in steam trap monitoring that was acquired by Spirax Sarco in February 2025. While the project achieved the ultimate startup milestone of an exit, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone' as audience, 'most people' as users) and lazy descriptions. The high score reflects the verified real-world success and acquisition (proven traction), significantly penalized by the poor quality of the submission and the false audience claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+582.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+466

Project Details

Project URL
pulseindustrial.com
Description
Pulse Industrial is an IoT company with the primary goal to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption in industrial plants, through the use of data collection and machine-learned analytics. We are introducing the latest sensors and software, to launch projects that are synonymous with environmental and economic savings. Currently, we are developing a new way to remotely monitor steam traps - a common and important component of steam processes. Steam traps are known to fail frequently, and undetected failures are one of the largest inefficiencies plants experience. By monitoring steam traps continuously, industrial sites will be immediately notified of any failures that occur so that they can be rectified; thereby saving money and reducing the chances of harmful events.

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