Public data
Already scraped. Already trained on.
- Forum threads and comment sections
- News articles and blog posts
- Product documentation and textbooks
Data licensing for established businesses
Get paid for what your business already knows.
AI labs pay for real examples of skilled work, and they negotiate for it every day. We license selected records on your behalf, so you never face them alone.
- No files or logins to start
- You approve every term
- You pay nothing unless a license is signed
Estimated license value
$100K – $1M+
Partner estimate for qualifying records. Buyer interest and value are not guaranteed.
Success fee only
You pay nothing unless a license is signed
No files to start
A conversation is all it takes. No logins needed
20+ employees
and years of saved digital records
The situation
The buyers know what it’s worth. You should too.
- What are years of our email, files and systems actually worth?
- Who is buying, and what will they be allowed to do with them?
- What happens to our clients’ and employees’ information?
- Is the first offer a fair one, and who is on our side of the table?
Data buyers do these deals every day. You probably haven’t done one. That’s the gap we close.
$10M
Paid by Google for corporate data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines, after a rival bid of $7.5M. Business Insider, Aug 2026
15.8%
Of real, paid freelance projects the best AI agent can complete to a client’s standard. The rest is still human work. Remote Labor Index, Jul 2026
$100K–$1M+
Headline deals are large. Licenses for established businesses are smaller: this is our partner estimate for qualifying records, not a guarantee.
01 Why your records
AI has read the internet. It hasn’t done your job.
The public web is already scraped. What AI still lacks is the record of real work done well: how a request becomes a result, and the judgment calls in between.
Your business records
Private, scarce and worth paying for.
- The proposal that won the job, and the revisions before it
- The exception your team caught before the books closed
- The fix that kept a customer, and the thread that found it
- The checklist you refined over a decade
02 How it works
We sit on your side of the table.
AI labs negotiate data deals all the time. You probably never have. We bring your opportunity to them, compare what’s on offer and negotiate for you.
Bring an offer to the table.
We present your opportunity to AI labs and work to secure a licensing offer.
Work for the best available rate.
We compare available offers and negotiate price and terms on your behalf.
Manage the process for you.
We coordinate reviews, communication and next steps with the labs, so you have one point of contact.
From first conversation to signed license
Four steps, with you in control at every one. See the full process
- 01
Start with a conversation
Tell us about your business, the systems you use and how far back your records go.
No files or logins needed - 02
Agree on what’s in scope
Together we decide what’s included and what stays out. Rights and privacy are reviewed before anything is shared.
You set the boundaries - 03
Bring offers to the table
We present your opportunity to AI labs, compare the offers and negotiate price and terms.
We negotiate for you - 04
Approve and get paid
Nothing moves until you sign. Records are prepared and delivered under the terms you agreed.
Your signature, your call
The license
Everything that matters is in writing.
Scope, permitted uses, retention and payment are negotiated for you and set out before anything is shared. You approve it, or you walk away.
How a license works →Business records license · Summary of terms
Illustrative- Licensed records
- Email, shared files and ticket history, 2016–2025
- Left out entirely
- HR and payroll, legal correspondence, personal tax records, credentials
- People and companies
- Replaced with consistent stand-ins
- Permitted use
- Training and evaluating AI systems
- Re-identification
- Prohibited
- Retention
- Deleted at the end of the term
- Payment
- As negotiated, in writing
03 Your options
You could do this alone. You don’t have to.
There are a few ways to license business records. Here’s how representation compares.
| Going it alone | Self-serve marketplace | Cascade Data Partners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who works for you | You do | The platform serves both sides | We do. We represent you, not the buyer |
| What it takes to start | Finding buyers yourself | Usually connecting your tools | A conversation. No files or logins |
| Offers | Whoever you can reach | The platform’s buyers and terms | We approach labs and compare offers |
| Negotiation | You, against teams who do this daily | Standard listing terms | We negotiate price, uses and retention |
| Your cost | Your time and legal fees | Varies by platform | Success fee only. Nothing unless you sign |
04 Who we work with
Built for businesses that run on expertise.
If your team has done skilled work on computers for years, you’ve likely built something AI labs want.
Accounting & bookkeeping firms
Closes, reconciliations, review notes
Construction & engineering firms
Bids, specs, RFIs, site reports
Insurance agencies
Quotes, claims, renewals
Logistics & distribution companies
Dispatch, freight exceptions, carrier claims
Manufacturers
Work orders, quality checks, maintenance logs
E-commerce & retail brands
Sourcing, inventory planning, customer service
IT services firms & MSPs
Tickets, runbooks, incident reports
Agencies & consultancies
Briefs, proposals, client reporting
Property management companies
Leases, work orders, tenant communication
Staffing & recruiting firms
Sourcing, screening, placements
Software companies
Codebases, reviews, incident history
Professional services firms
Engagements, research, deliverables
Don’t see your industry? We still want to hear from you.
Talk to us05 Estimate your value
What could your records be worth?
Four quick questions, an indicative range, about a minute. Nothing is sent until you choose to share it.
06 Privacy & control
Your records. Your terms.
You approve the terms. Rights and privacy are reviewed before any records are shared.
- Nothing moves without your signature
- You choose the systems, dates and folders in scope
- People and companies are replaced, not just blacked out
- Legal, HR, payroll, tax IDs and credentials stay out
Before
Luis, the March invoice from Kestrel Supply (INV-20419) is $1,240 over the PO. Their rep, Tom Baker, says it’s a fuel surcharge. Can you confirm before we pay from the Chase account ending 4471?
After
Sam, the March invoice from Vendor-7C1 (INV-20419) is $1,240 over the PO. Their rep, Chris Moore, says it’s a fuel surcharge. Can you confirm before we pay from the [bank account removed]?
07 Questions
Questions, answered.
Something we haven’t covered? Read all questions or ask us directly.
What exactly am I licensing?
Permission for AI labs to use selected business records for defined purposes, such as training and testing AI systems, under terms you approve. You are not selling your company or handing over your systems, and you keep ownership of your records.
Do I need to send files or give anyone access to get started?
No. A conversation is all it takes to start. We ask about your business, the systems you use and how far back your records go. Nothing is shared until there is an agreement you have approved.
Will my clients’ or employees’ information be exposed?
Protecting people comes first. Names and contact details are replaced, sensitive identifiers are removed, sensitive categories are excluded entirely, and you decide what is in scope. Rights and privacy are reviewed before any records are shared.
Am I allowed to license my business records?
Often, yes, but it depends on your client agreements, confidentiality obligations and the rules in your industry. That is why rights are reviewed before any records are shared. Some records may need to stay out, and some businesses will not be a fit.
What does it cost?
Nothing up front. We are paid a success fee, a percentage of the license value, only if a license is signed. There are no retainers or hourly fees, and the first conversation and estimate are free with no obligation.
Is a deal guaranteed?
No. Buyer interest depends on demand, quality and rights, and value is never guaranteed. A first conversation is the quickest way to learn whether your records are likely to attract an offer.
Advise business owners?
If you know an owner sitting on years of records, introduce them. We’ll handle the conversation and keep you in the loop.
Start here
Let’s talk about what you’ve built.
A conversation is all it takes to start. No files or login details needed.
Prefer email? info@cascadedatapartners.com