Proof of Usefulness Report

Smartbell

Analysis completed on 2/21/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Smartbell is a verifiable UK-based agri-tech startup addressing cattle health via IoT/AI, which provides genuine real-world utility. However, the submission is critically flawed, containing demonstrably false claims ('audience is everyone', 'most people have used my product') and significantly inflated data (claiming 125 employees vs. ~10 verifiable). While the core technology is legitimate, the project shows slow traction for an 8-year-old venture (Seed stage, <$1M verifiable funding), and the submission quality is unprofessional, resulting in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+56.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+28.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
Description
An award winning IoT and Artificial Intelligence based solution for animal health management

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