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Sell company data for AI training in Germany

Berlin and Munich tech companies with English working languages can license de-identified archives under strict GDPR controls. Advertised company compensation: US$100K–US$2M+.

All programmes

De-identified in line with GDPR (DSGVO) and the BDSG. Terms agreed directly with the AI data partner.

Programmes open to German companies

Defunct Company Data Partnership

US$100K – US$2M+

Turn the operational archive of a company that has wound down, been acquired or sunset into a one-off, non-dilutive payment for founders, shareholders and administrators.

  • Company based in one of the listed countries
  • 50+ employees at peak headcount
  • Substantial Microsoft Teams or Slack history

Enterprise Data Partnership

US$100K – US$2M+

Operating companies with mature processes can license de-identified internal knowledge — SOPs, knowledge bases, CRM metadata, project histories, QA processes and operational communications — to train frontier AI.

  • 30+ employees with strong operational maturity
  • 2+ years in business
  • Significant documentation volume and high-quality SOPs
  • 70%+ of data in English

Ranges are advertised by the partner and depend on data volume, quality and eligibility. Not guaranteed.

Cities and sectors we cover in Germany

BerlinMunichHamburgFrankfurtCologneStuttgart

Open to all industries, including mobility, fintech, saas, industrial tech, e-commerce, healthtech.

Closed companies qualify too — including after Insolvenzverfahren, Liquidation of a GmbH and Löschung from the Handelsregister — where the owners or office-holders hold the data rights.

How it works

  1. 1

    Check fit

    Match your company to a programme by headcount, geography and data type.

  2. 2

    Register securely

    Submit a short company profile on the partner’s enterprise portal.

  3. 3

    Data review

    The partner scopes volume, quality, privacy and de-identification requirements.

  4. 4

    Agree terms

    Compensation and licensing terms are agreed directly with your company.

Germany: frequently asked questions

Can German companies sell data for AI training?

Yes. Eligible companies in Germany can join: Defunct Company Data Partnership, Enterprise Data Partnership. Compensation is paid directly to the company, advertised at US$100K–US$2M+ depending on data volume and quality.

How is privacy handled in Germany?

Data is scoped and de-identified before use, in line with GDPR (DSGVO) and the BDSG. Your company decides what is shared. Take your own legal advice before licensing data.

Which German cities and sectors qualify?

Companies across Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart and beyond are eligible, in all industries — including mobility, fintech, saas, industrial tech, e-commerce, healthtech.

Can a closed German company still license its archive?

Yes, where the owners or office-holders hold the rights — including after Insolvenzverfahren, Liquidation of a GmbH and Löschung from the Handelsregister. The company needs 50+ peak employees and substantial Slack or Microsoft Teams history.

Am I contracting with Brian Itumo?

No. Brian Itumo introduces qualified companies. Data review, contracts and payment are handled directly by the AI data partner.

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