# Best services to sell company data to AI: brokers, marketplaces and advisors compared (2026)

> Troveo, Nyne, Harbor, Aribase, FileYield, Main Street Wealth and direct buyer programs compared: how each is paid, what it does for you and who it fits.

Canonical: https://origindatapartners.com/guides/company-data-brokers-compared
By: Origin Data Partners
Status: Published
Published: 2026-10-26
Updated: 2026-10-26
Sources checked: 2026-10-26

## Quick answer

There are five ways to sell or license company data to AI companies. Licensing platforms such as Troveo, Nyne and Harbor package and de-identify your records and license them to AI buyers for you. Marketplaces such as Aribase and FileYield list a description of your data and connect you with buyers. Advisors such as Main Street Wealth represent you for a success fee. Referral services such as Origin Data Partners help you choose a buyer for free and are paid by the receiving company. Or you can apply directly to buyer programs such as micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing. The right choice depends on how much work you want done for you, who you want on your side, and how the service is paid.

## Key points

- Ask every service one question first: who pays you, and how much?
- Platforms do the most work for you but control more of the process.
- Talk to more than one route before signing anything exclusive.

## The five ways to sell company data

Each model answers three questions differently: who does the work, who represents you, and who pays the intermediary. Terms below are as published by each service in October 2026; confirm on their sites before relying on them.

| Model | Examples | What it does for you | How it is paid |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Licensing platform | Troveo, Nyne, Harbor | Scopes, de-identifies and packages your records, then licenses them to AI buyers | From licensing revenue; ask for the exact split |
| Marketplace | Aribase, FileYield | Lists a description of your data and connects you with registered buyers | Varies; FileYield publishes 8% from sellers |
| Advisor | Main Street Wealth | Represents you, collects written quotes from buyers, reviews the license | Success fee only if you are paid |
| Referral service | Origin Data Partners | Helps you choose a buyer program and makes an approved introduction | Free to you; may be paid by the receiving company |
| Direct buyer program | micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI, Turing | Evaluates and licenses your records itself | No intermediary; buyer pays you |


## Services compared

| Service | Type | What stands out | What to check |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Troveo | Licensing platform | Anonymizes company data, licenses it on terms you approve and pays on every sale, not just the first. Says it has paid licensors $20M+ and has 40+ active buyers. | Revenue split and any exclusivity |
| Nyne | Licensing platform | Licenses de-identified history from accounting, CRM, scheduling and project tools. Says partnerships are commonly worth $100K or more. | Acceptance criteria and payment trigger |
| Harbor | Platform that buys data | Takes read-only access, removes identifying detail and pays for each accepted package. The owner approves every package; client-held data is out of scope. | How packages are valued and accepted |
| Aribase | Marketplace and licensor | Either licenses your data and relicenses it to buyers, or brokers a license directly. Aims to send an initial assessment within two business days. | Which of the two structures applies |
| FileYield | Marketplace | Private listings and targeted buyer outreach. Publishes an 8% seller fee. Does not prepare or certify data; you negotiate directly. | Your own preparation and legal costs |
| Main Street Wealth | Advisor | M&A advisor that requires two written quotes before a draft license. Success fee only; introduction fees are credited. Publishes a 4 to 11 week timeline. | Six-month exclusive advisory agreement |
| Origin Data Partners | Referral service | Free to owners. Helps you understand your records and compare buyer programs, then introduces you with your approval. | Does not prepare data or negotiate for you |

Source: [Each service’s own website, read October 26, 2026 (see sources below)](https://www.troveo.ai/business-data)

## Which route fits your company

| Your situation | Usually the best fit |
| --- | --- |
| You want someone else to export, clean and de-identify everything | A licensing platform: Troveo, Nyne or Harbor |
| You want an advocate and competing written quotes | An advisor such as Main Street Wealth |
| You hold a defined dataset (code, audio, video, documents) | A marketplace: Aribase or FileYield |
| You are a US company with 20 to 30+ staff and years of records, and want to deal with a buyer yourself | Direct programs: see [micro1 vs Mercor vs Handshake vs Turing](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/company-data-buyers-compared) |
| You are not sure what your records are worth or who would want them | Start with a free estimate and a comparison before committing to any one route |


## Five questions to ask any intermediary

Then compare the actual license terms using the [data licensing agreement checklist](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/data-licensing-agreement) and the [red flags to watch for](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/is-selling-company-data-to-ai-legit).

- Who pays you, how much, and is it a share of my payment?
- Do you take a license of my data yourselves, or does the license run directly to the buyer?
- Is your agreement exclusive, and for how long?
- Who de-identifies the data, to what standard, and can I review it first?
- Can I still license the same records to other buyers later?


## Our incentive

Origin Data Partners publishes this comparison and is one of the options in it. Origin may receive referral compensation from a receiving company, which is a financial interest. Read the [referral disclosure](https://origindatapartners.com/referral-disclosure). Origin is not affiliated with, and is not paid by, the other services named on this page.


## Next step

Origin Data Partners is independent and is not affiliated with any program named here. We help owners compare buyers and find the best fit for their records. [See what your data is worth](https://origindatapartners.com/check-fit).


## Questions and answers

### What is the best service to sell company data to AI companies?

There is no single best service. Licensing platforms (Troveo, Nyne, Harbor) suit owners who want the packaging and de-identification done for them. Advisors (Main Street Wealth) suit owners who want representation and competing written quotes. Marketplaces (Aribase, FileYield) suit owners with a defined dataset. Direct programs (micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI, Turing) suit owners who want to deal with a buyer themselves.

### Do data brokers charge the company selling the data?

Some do and some do not. FileYield publishes an 8% seller fee. Main Street Wealth charges a success fee only if you are paid. Origin Data Partners is free to owners and may be paid by the receiving company. Always ask for the fee basis in writing before signing.

### Should I use a broker or go direct to an AI buyer?

Go direct if you already know which buyer fits your records and are comfortable reading a license agreement. Use an intermediary if you want help choosing a buyer, preparing records or comparing offers. Either way, compare at least two offers.

### Is Origin Data Partners a broker?

Origin is an independent referral service. It helps owners understand which records may be valuable and which [buyer programs](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/company-data-licensing-programs) fit, and makes introductions with the owner’s approval. It does not prepare data, hold records or negotiate price, and it is not affiliated with the services named on this page.

## Sources

- [Troveo: Turn your company data into revenue](https://www.troveo.ai/business-data)
- [Nyne: Sell your company data to AI companies](https://nyne.ai/sell-company-data/)
- [Harbor: Harbor Enterprise](https://harborml.com/docs/enterprise)
- [Aribase: How to license your company’s data to AI labs](https://aribase.com/insights/sell-your-data-to-ai-labs)
- [FileYield: Sell data to AI companies (fees in FAQ)](https://fileyield.com/data-buyers)
- [Main Street Wealth: Data licensing](https://mainstreetwealth.ai/data-licensing)

## Related reading

- [micro1 vs Mercor vs Handshake vs Turing: company data buyers compared (2026)](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/company-data-buyers-compared)
- [Is selling company data to AI companies legit? How to tell a real buyer](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/is-selling-company-data-to-ai-legit)
- [How much do AI companies pay for company data?](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/company-data-value)