Five kinds of buyer want data the web doesn't have.
The public internet has been read. What labs need now is the record of how real companies actually work.
- Frontier labsTraining the largest models, and short on real working records.
- Cloud hyperscalersBuilding their own models and the infrastructure other labs run on.
- Well-funded new labsRaising billions to compete with the frontier, and buying to catch up.
- Agent training environmentsSimulating real workplaces so AI agents can practice real jobs.
- Data vendorsSupplying training sets and expert review to everyone above.
Our average deal size is between $250K and $1M.
Buyers active in this market include
- Mercor
Our average deal size
Paid to operating companies for records they already keep, with nothing shared outside the file list they approve.
The everyday records of how your company works.
Nothing exotic. The files your team already makes and keeps.
Every file is anonymized before a lab sees it.
From first call to getting paid in seven steps.
You decide what's shared at every stage. Nothing leaves your hands until you approve the file list.
- 1
Assess your data
We review what types of data you hold and roughly how much.
- 2
Meet the labs
We set up a meeting with leading AI labs.
- 3
Lab vetting
The lab runs its own review of fit.
- 4
Share your file list
You choose exactly what you're willing to license.
- 5
Get a quote
24 to 48 hrsTypical time from file list to quote.
- 6
Get a contract
You review and sign the agreement with your own counsel.
- 7
Get paid
3 days to 3 weeksDepending on the deal.
Labs rarely answer a cold email.
Direct deals go to famous catalogs. We get operating companies into the room.
| Topic | On your own | With Assay |
|---|---|---|
| Who you reach | A general inbox, if you can find one | Data leads at leading AI labs |
| How you're introduced | Cold, if at all | In a scheduled meeting |
| What gets shared | Whatever they ask for | Only the file list you approve |
| Anonymization | Yours to figure out | Handled by us or the lab |
| Time to a quote | No set timeline | Typically 24 to 48 hours after your file list |
| Deal size | Anyone's guess | $250K to $1M on average |
Licensed data, sourced to spec.
Tell us the domains, systems and volumes you need. We bring you operating companies that have already agreed to talk, with anonymized samples ready to test.
Talk to our teamThe work stays. The people don't.
Labs want to see how decisions get made, not who made them. Names, contacts and client details are removed from every file before a lab sees it.
- Every file anonymized, by us or by the lab.
- You approve the exact file list before anything is shared.
- Your company name stays private unless you choose otherwise.
- Nothing moves until you sign.
Find out what it's worth.
Our average deal size is $250K to $1M. Answer a few quick questions and, if you qualify, we book your first lab meeting.
- 20+ employeesneeded to qualify
- 40 to 50+makes a stronger fit
- 80 to 100+can close in under a week
What owners ask us before they sign.
Who qualifies?
Companies with at least 20 employees. Teams of 40 to 50 or more are a stronger fit, and companies with 80 to 100 or more employees can often close in under a week.
What kinds of files do labs want?
Operational data: CAD files and sketches, Google Docs, planning and strategy documents, finance documents, team messages and email, and customer or support conversations.
Is my data anonymized?
Yes. Every file is anonymized before a lab sees it, either by Assay or by the lab, depending on the deal.
Do I choose what gets shared?
Yes. After the lab's vetting, you send the list of files you're willing to license. Nothing outside that list is shared.
How much is a deal worth?
Our average deal size is between $250K and $1M. Larger companies with more history and more connected systems tend to land at the top of that range.
How fast do I get a quote?
Typically within 24 to 48 hours of the lab receiving your file list.
When do I get paid?
After the contract is signed, payment typically arrives within 3 days to 3 weeks, depending on the deal.
How does Assay get paid?
We take a fee on completed deals. We'll walk you through it on your first call.
Your records are already worth something.
Our average deal lands between $250K and $1M. Find out where yours lands in a few quick questions.
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