AI data buyers compared

Six companies currently license operational data from established businesses. Here is what each one looks for, who qualifies, and what happens after you apply.

Last checked October 20, 2026

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BuyerCompany sizeLocationAccessApply
micro130+ employeesUS companies prioritized; primarily English-language dataApply directlyApply with micro1
Mode10+ for legal; 15+ for accounting, finance and medical; 50+ for all othersUS, Canada, UK, AustraliaApply directlyApply with Mode
Nyne20+ US full-time employeesUnited StatesBy introductionRequest an introduction
Handshake AI20+ full-time employees and 3+ years in operationNot specifiedBy introductionRequest an introduction
The General Data CompanyNo published minimumNot specifiedApply directlyApply with The General Data Company
Scale AINo published minimumNot specifiedBy introductionRequest an introduction

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micro1

Company size
30+ employees
Location
US companies prioritized; primarily English-language data
How to apply
Apply directly

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What they look for

Operational and workflow data: how work moves through your tools, how decisions get made, and how exceptions are handled.

  • Runs workflow partnerships (how work moves through your tools) and corpus partnerships (existing anonymized company data).

What happens after you apply

After you apply, micro1 reviews your company and guides you through an initial AI interview to assess fit.

Data handling

micro1 says protecting customer data is a core principle of the program, and that employees with access to data systems use company-managed devices and follow established security controls.

Sources: micro1 company referral page · micro1 data program

Mode

Company size
10+ for legal; 15+ for accounting, finance and medical; 50+ for all others
Location
US, Canada, UK, Australia
How to apply
Apply directly

Referral link. Apply with this button so the buyer knows you came through Lab Source Data.

What they look for

Operating data from established businesses. The minimum size depends on your industry.

  • Sets lower size minimums for legal, accounting, finance and medical firms than for other businesses.

What happens after you apply

Apply on Mode's site. Mode reviews your company before proposing terms.

Data handling

Ask Mode for its anonymization and data-handling process before sharing anything.

Sources: Mode referral page

Nyne

Company size
20+ US full-time employees
Location
United States
How to apply
By introduction

By introduction. Use the checker, then request an introduction and we submit your company to Nyne with your permission.

What they look for

Finance and accounting records, customer records and support tickets, and scheduling, dispatch and project records.

  • Finance and accounting: QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite and similar, including invoices, estimates, payables, receivables and transaction history.
  • Customer records: Salesforce or HubSpot, service histories, support tickets and how issues were resolved.
  • Scheduling and delivery: jobs, dispatch, calendars, Asana or Jira, and project and service records.

What happens after you apply

Nyne accepts companies by introduction. Nyne offers a free estimate or a 15-minute scoping call.

Data handling

Ask Nyne for its anonymization and privacy review process before sharing anything.

Sources: Nyne company data partnerships · Nyne referrals

Handshake AI

Company size
20+ full-time employees and 3+ years in operation
Location
Not specified
How to apply
By introduction

By introduction. Use the checker, then request an introduction and we submit your company to Handshake AI with your permission.

What they look for

Operational data that is scoped and de-identified. Your company decides exactly what is shared.

  • Handshake says the company determines exactly what is shared, and that all data is scoped, de-identified and confidential.

What happens after you apply

Handshake accepts companies by referral. Its team says it reaches out within 1 to 2 days, scopes your tools and agrees terms.

Data handling

Handshake says all data is scoped, de-identified and kept confidential.

Sources: Handshake AI referral page

The General Data Company

Company size
No published minimum
Location
Not specified
How to apply
Apply directly

Referral link. Apply with this button so the buyer knows you came through Lab Source Data.

What they look for

Company data licensed through data partnerships.

  • Does not publish size or location requirements.

What happens after you apply

Apply on The General Data Company's site. Terms depend on the partnership.

Data handling

Ask for its anonymization and data-handling process before sharing anything.

Sources: The General Data Company data partnerships

Scale AI

Company size
No published minimum
Location
Not specified
How to apply
By introduction

By introduction. Use the checker, then request an introduction and we submit your company to Scale AI with your permission.

What they look for

Data partnerships with companies whose data can help train and evaluate AI models.

  • Does not publish size or location requirements.

What happens after you apply

Scale accepts companies through its referral process and signs a partnership agreement if there is a fit.

Data handling

Ask Scale for its anonymization and data-handling process before sharing anything.

Sources: Scale AI data partnership

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