Proof of Usefulness Report

Validx

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+285
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Validx (formerly Metroil Labs) is an established ISO 17020 accredited inspection body in Greece and Italy, specializing in fuel pump verification and environmental compliance. While the submission claims 'everyone' as the audience, the actual business is a niche B2B service provider. The project includes a digital component (MLapp/SaaS portal) for certificate tracking, representing a solid 'digital transformation' of a traditional service, though not a high-growth tech product. The claimed '2.5M marketcap' likely refers to annual revenue or valuation, which aligns with a 30-person service firm. The submission's hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') significantly reduced the quality factors, though the underlying business is verifiable and useful.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+46.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+285

Project Details

Project URL
metroil.gr
Description
Metroil Labs is a startup Inspection Body (Accredited for ISO 17020) focusing on the use of digital technologies to enable its innovative business model. Targeting all European Markets for the Inspection of VOC emissions and Measurement Efficiency delivery of fuel pumps and dispensers we are changing the way drivers choose their fuel stations! Inspection & Measurement Services (Petrol ⛽ Stations) ○ Inspection of Vapor Recovery Stage 2 Systems (VOC Emissions) ○ Inspection of Fuel Delivery accuracy Our Product ○ GIS application MLapp (under development) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ICDQ Group Official Partner Metroil Labs as an Official Partner of ICDQ Group offers its reputable Certification Services for Systems/Products/Persons through Business Development and Project Management for the Greek territory. Learn more in icdq.gr ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, ISO 2005, ISO 50001, ISO 39001, ISO 37001, ISO 13485, ISO 22301, CE Marking, IFS, BRC, GLOBALGAP and more.

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