Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about licensing your company's data to AI companies.
Who pays us?
micro1, an AI data company that works with leading AI labs. It reviews each company and pays you directly. DataPaid is an independent referral partner.
Who qualifies?
Companies with 30+ employees, written processes and English-language docs. US companies first, then the UK, Canada and other Western markets.
Do we keep our data?
Yes. You keep ownership. Data is used only as agreed and deleted under the agreed retention terms.
Is it safe?
Personal info is removed where relevant, access is restricted, and you review samples before anything is used.
Is the payout guaranteed?
No. Every company is reviewed, and pay is set based on the size, quality and uniqueness of your data.
What does it cost to apply?
Nothing. Applying is free, and DataPaid's referral fee is paid by micro1, not by you.
How much do AI companies pay for business data?
micro1 publishes tiers of $100K+, $500K+ and $1M+ for its Enterprise Data Partnership. Smaller deals for shuttered startups have run $10,000–$100,000 according to Fast Company.
Do I give up ownership of my data?
Not in micro1's program. Companies retain ownership of their underlying data and license it for an agreed use and retention period.
What size company qualifies?
micro1's Enterprise Data Partnership looks for companies with 30+ employees, established documentation and English-language operations, prioritizing the US.
Is selling data a one-time payment?
It depends on the agreement. micro1 mentions both one-time datasets and ongoing participation across teams, which can pay more over time.
What is AI data licensing?
Granting an AI company permission to use a defined dataset for a defined purpose and time period in exchange for payment, while you keep ownership.
Is licensing better than selling data?
For operating companies, usually yes. You keep ownership, limit how data is used, and can often license it again later.
Can I sell client data I hold?
Usually not without consent. Records you hold on behalf of clients, or data covered by client contracts or privacy laws, typically can't be licensed. Your own process documentation usually can.
Is healthcare data eligible?
Patient health information is regulated and generally can't be licensed this way. Administrative process documentation without patient data may be.
How long does the process take?
The application takes minutes. Evaluation, discovery and agreement timing varies by company and isn't published.
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