Shutdown data vs. operating company data
Two very different ways to enter the AI data market.
A visible part of the AI data market involves startups that are closing down and selling their code, documents and workspace archives. That route works, but it is not the only one.
The shutdown route
When a company winds down, its records are often sold as part of liquidating assets. The sale is usually a one‑time transaction at the end of the company's life.
The operating route
An operating company can approach the market while it is healthy. It chooses what to share, keeps control of its name and its people's privacy, and treats its records as an asset rather than a leftover.
Why operating companies have an advantage
Healthy companies usually have longer histories, active systems and clearer records of outcomes. Those are the factors that tend to move a deal higher.
Where Sakuya focuses
We work with operating companies with 20 or more employees. You do not need to be winding down to find out what your records are worth.
Our average deal size is between $250K and $1M. Find out what your records are worth in a few quick questions.
See what your data is worth