What AI companies actually buy
AI labs and enterprise AI programs are not acquirers. They do not take equity, customers, staff or control. They pay for the right to use specific datasets: the documented way your company works. Support ticket archives teach models how real problems get resolved. SOPs and playbooks teach procedures. CRM history shows how deals progress. Call recordings capture how experts talk to customers.
The transaction is a data license: a contract that grants defined use rights for a defined time. Your business keeps operating exactly as it does today.
What you keep
- Your business. Nothing about your ownership, team or customers changes.
- Ownership of your data. The buyer gets a license, not the data itself.
- Control. You choose which systems and date ranges are included, review samples before use, and approve the agreement before signing.
What your data could be worth
Published buyer payout tiers are $100K+, $500K+ and $1M+, and deals can range from $100K up to $2M for the largest, most unique datasets. Where a company lands depends on the depth and history of its records, how many teams they cover, and how specialized the expertise behind them is. The 60-second estimator shows which tier fits your company, or read the full breakdown of what drives company data value.
Who qualifies
The strongest fit is companies with 25+ office employees, with established documentation and at least 70% of data in English. Buyers work with companies based in the U.S., Canada, the EU, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, South Africa, Latin America, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
How it works
- Estimate. Answer seven questions and see your payout tier.
- Review. A data advisor reviews your company and confirms which datasets are in scope.
- Agreement. Scope, permitted use, PII handling and deletion terms are written into a licensing agreement you approve.
- Delivery and payment. Data is delivered under the agreement. The process typically takes 20 to 60 days from first conversation to payment received.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell data to AI companies without selling my business?
Yes. AI buyers license your operational data under a written agreement. Your business, its ownership and its day-to-day operations stay exactly as they are.
Do AI companies want to buy my whole company?
No. They want defined rights to use specific datasets - SOPs, tickets, CRM records, call recordings - for model training and evaluation. They do not take equity, staff or customers.
What kind of data do AI companies pay for?
Documented operational knowledge: support tickets, SOPs, knowledge bases, CRM history, call recordings, QA scorecards and training materials. Depth, history and specialization drive value.
How much can company data sell for?
Published payout tiers are $100K+, $500K+ and $1M+, and deals can range from $100K up to $2M for the largest, most unique datasets.
How long does it take to sell company data to AI?
The process typically takes 20 to 60 days from first conversation to payment received.