Proof of Usefulness Report

The Shellworks

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+584
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The Shellworks is a verified, high-impact biotech company (Series A/B stage) producing 'Vivomer', a microbial-based sustainable packaging alternative. While the submission contained significant inaccuracies (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'software-development' as the tech), independent verification confirms ~$21M in funding, a team of ~40+, and over 900,000 units replaced for clients like Haeckels and BYBI. The project scores highly on utility, innovation, and timing, but the score is penalized by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility23.75 (Weight: 0.25)
Audience Reach Impact6.50 (Weight: 0.20)
Technical Innovation13.50 (Weight: 0.15)
Evidence Of Traction10.00 (Weight: 0.25)
Market Timing Relevance9.50 (Weight: 0.10)
Functional Completeness0.25 (Weight: 0.05)
Subtotal+63.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+584

Project Details

Description
The Shellworks creates truly sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. It's made from up-cycled waste and is a non polluting fertiliser at its end of life, providing an alternative to plastic that is easy to throw away without harming the environment.

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