Proof of Usefulness Report

Rawmaterials Limited

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+85
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Rawmaterials Limited is a legitimate, high-potential startup emerging from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. The project, led by Yohaan Kukreja, addresses a critical environmental issue (rice straw burning) by converting waste into bio-composites. It has received significant external validation, including 'The Earth Award 2024'. However, the submission itself suffers from poor data quality, including unverifiable and exaggerated claims about user traction ('most people have used my product') and ambiguous financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). While the technical innovation and real-world utility are exceptional, the score is constrained by its early-stage status (launched 2025) and the lack of credible evidence regarding mass adoption.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30.88
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+17.55
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+11.40
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+75.83
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+85

Project Details

Project URL
rawmaterials.ltd
Description
RAWMATERIALS LIMITED is a British materials company that transforms organic matter into materials & products to expedite the transition to a circular economy. Our Services : 1. Starting with rice paddy straw burnt in India, we valorise it to create composites that enable circular footwear, disposables, construction material & thermoplastics. 2. We also partner with scientists, engineers, companies, universities, governments & other stakeholders to identify untapped & waste materials streams, transform them into new materials & products & deploy systemic solutions to disrupt markets & maximise impact. 3. We run a pioneering materials consultancy along with the director of our research & distribution partner, the ARDH Collective (UAE) & award winning nano scientist, materials engineer & co-founder of Pera Medtech, Maria Asif. 4. We're developing a deeptech AI driven materials research platform in partnership with our consultancy firm, to pioneer fast track material innovation & fabless development & sales of new circular materials. RAWMATERIALS LIMITED, is the British continuation of the RAWMATERIALS project co-founded by Yohaan & Ankita, during their combined thesis at the Royal college of Art & Imperial College London. Both founders now operate 2 mutually exclusive companies, registered in different countries with the core purpose of developing sustainable solutions. RAWMATERIALS LIMITED was formed in 2025, based out of London, UK, is run by Yohaan Kukreja

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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