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The six buyer types
Who buys company data? The six types of buyer
It's not just the household-name AI labs; at least six kinds of organisation now pay for company data.
How they differ
- Labs pay most but negotiate hard and favour exclusivity.
- Data partners buy to resell or prepare for labs.
- Evaluation firms want smaller, very clean test sets.
- Vertical start-ups want sector-specific records.
See who's been reported as buying on our market overview and deal tracker.
Key takeaways
- Several buyer types means real competition.
- Each values different data.
- Matching data to buyer raises price.
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