Proof of Usefulness Report

Tado°

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+667
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Tado° is a highly established European market leader in smart climate control with significant verifyable traction (350+ employees, millions of users). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking specific technical or metric details. The score reflects the high real-world value and verified scale of the company, heavily penalized by the low quality of the provided evidence and the vagueness of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+184.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+694
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+666

Project Details

Project URL
tado.com
Description
At tado° we believe that unnecessarily wasting energy should be a thing of the past. Therefore we strive to create solutions that optimise energy consumption at home without sacrificing comfort. Our international team of professionals from diverse backgrounds develops technologies that set new standards and challenge the status quo - every day.

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