The buying is speeding up.
In December 2025, an AI data company launched a program to buy the records of failed startups. By October 2026, another had committed $1B over 12 months. Every entry below comes from the buyers’ own announcements.
Updated
-
Dec 2025Not disclosed
An AI data company launched a program to buy the codebases, design notes and internal records of failed startups for AI training.
The buyer on X (opens the source) -
Apr 2026$100K–$4M
An AI data company launched a program that buys company operating data directly, with partnerships typically $100K to $4M.
The buyer’s blog (opens the source) -
Jun 2026$100K–$2M+
An AI data company said it was partnering with 50 companies and paying $100K to $2M+ for their business workflow data.
The buyer on X (opens the source) -
Jul 2026$10K–$1M+ (illustrative)
An AI data company runs a data partnership program that shows an illustrative $10K to $1M+ per partnership.
The buyer’s program page (opens the source) -
Aug 2026More than $20M in 11 days
An AI data company says it committed more than $20M in 11 days to license real company operating data.
The buyer’s CEO on X (opens the source) -
Oct 2026$1B over 12 months
An AI data company committed to spend $1B over 12 months to buy and license company operating data.
The buyer’s announcement (opens the source) -
Oct 2026Up to $1M
An AI data company now offers a single payment of up to $1M for a company’s operating record.
The buyer’s program page (opens the source)
Find out what yours are worth.
The valuation is free and commits you to nothing.
Get your free valuation