Proof of Usefulness Report

Virtual Waves

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Virtual Waves is a legitimate, niche embedded systems consultancy based in France (founded 2017) specializing in high-complexity FPGA and SoC design. However, the PoU submission is extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims (reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') and confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). While the technical expertise is verifiable and valuable, the lack of specific evidence, poor audience definition, and ambiguous revenue data significantly reduce the score. The project is a stable small service business rather than a high-growth product.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+10.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+42

Project Details

Description
Design of Mid-to-Highly Complex Embedded Systems (Boards, Firmware and Software)

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