$1 BillionMicro1’s announced 12-month commitment to buying company data, financed by Citi and Hercules Capital.
$100K–$3M+Payout range published by Micro1. Your figure depends on your data.
$100K–$5MPayout range published by Mode. Your figure depends on your data.
2–3 MonthsRough time from first conversation to payment. It depends on scope and contracts.
They Want The Logic, Not The Names
The public web shows finished answers. Your records show how the work got done, which is what AI agents need to learn from.
What’s Valuable
- How options were weighed
- The steps from request to result
- Judgment calls under real constraints
- How mistakes were caught and fixed
- What actually worked
What They Say They Don’t Want
- Personal details such as names and emails
- Client and company names
- Deal terms and pricing specifics
- Logins and other credentials
- Anything outside the scope you approve
What De-Identified Means
An illustrative example, in the style these companies describe. The sequence of decisions stays. The identifying details go.
Your Original Record
- Maria at Lopez Architects finds a duct clashing with a beam on the Harbor Tower drawings.
- Jordan raises an RFI and compares two reroutes against the budget.
- The team picks the cheaper reroute and updates the coordination checklist.
What The Buyer Receives
- Anna at Firm A finds a duct clashing with a beam on a project’s drawings.
- Colleague B raises an RFI and compares two reroutes against the budget.
- The team picks the cheaper reroute and updates the coordination checklist.
Records You Already Have
You don’t need to create anything new. You agree which systems and date ranges are included before any export. Firms with 11 or more office staff can apply.
Email And Chat
Email threads, Slack and Microsoft Teams.Documents
Google Drive, SharePoint and wikis.Tickets And Tasks
Jira, Asana and help desk tools.CRM And Sales
Pipeline notes, call logs and activity history.Processes
SOPs, playbooks and runbooks.Especially For Architecture firms
RFIs and submittal logs, Design review notes, AutoCAD and project management history.How It Works
Apply
Your firm applies directly with the data partner. It takes minutes, and no raw data is needed.Get An Indication
They estimate a range from your size, operating history and systems. It isn’t a guaranteed offer.Agree The Scope
You choose the systems and date ranges, and you review the offer and contract. Take legal advice here.Deliver The Agreed Copy
The partner helps you export the agreed records, then removes or transforms identifying details. Your originals stay with you.Get Paid
Payment follows acceptance, under your written agreement, directly from the data partner. Micro1 says it pays within 30 days of invoicing.
What Affects Your Payout
Volume And History
Years of records, and how many people created them.Connected Context
Records that link together: the request, the discussion, the fix and the result.Industry Demand
Which functions buyers want most at the time.Quality
Complete, consistent and well-organized archives.Two Data Partners To Consider
We suggest starting with Micro1. Mode is a useful alternative, especially for smaller law and accounting firms. Published minimums are often higher, but firms with 11 or more office staff can still apply. Each partner decides for itself.
| Micro1 | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Published Range | $100K–$3M+ | $100K–$5M |
| Published Minimum Size | 30+ full-time employees (may consider companies with min 2 years trading history and 11+ office employees) | From 6 to 50 staff, depending on industry |
| Best-Fit Location | US first, then UK and Canada | US; others reviewed case by case |
| Your Originals | You retain ownership | You keep them; a filtered copy is bought |
| Stated Timing | Up to 30 days to review data; paid within 30 days of invoicing | About three months from first conversation |
Before You Apply
Your responsibilities. Project records often sit under client contracts and may include others’ intellectual property. Check your agreements first, and only include records your firm has the right to license. Only you and your advisers can decide whether this is right for your firm.
Find Out What Your Records Could Be Worth
Applying is free and doesn’t commit you to anything.
See If Your Firm Qualifies