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How it works

Assess. Agree. De-identify. License. Get paid.

A confidential process for licensing your company's de-identified data to AI developers. Our team handles all the technical work — you don't need engineers or in-house expertise.

01

Assessment & quote

Complete a short assessment describing your company, systems and historical records. We evaluate commercial relevance and buyer demand, then quote a value for your data.

02

Commercial licensing agreement

Terms, permitted uses and payment are agreed in writing before anything moves. Nothing happens without your signature.

03

We de-identify your data

Our team handles all the technical work: de-identifying records and removing all PII to agreed standards. You don't need engineers, tooling or in-house expertise.

04

We license it to AI labs

We negotiate with vetted AI developers and place the de-identified data under the agreed licence.

05

You get paid

Payment is made within 6–8 weeks of the licensing agreement.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Do I need to send any data for the assessment?
No. The initial assessment only asks about your company, systems and the kinds of records you hold.
Who does the technical work?
We do. Our team de-identifies the data and removes all PII to agreed standards — you don't need engineers, tooling or in-house expertise.
When do I get paid?
Payment is made within 6–8 weeks of the commercial licensing agreement being signed.
Do I give up ownership?
Licensing does not necessarily require transferring ownership. What is licensed, and for what uses, is agreed in writing.
How much could my data be worth?
It depends on the data, its rights and current buyer demand. We quote a value after reviewing your assessment.
What if my data contains personal information?
That's normal — our team de-identifies the data and removes all PII before anything is licensed. Some data may not be suitable, and we'll tell you early.
Is there a cost?
The assessment is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
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