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Sell company data for AI training in India

Founders of shut-down Indian startups with 50+ peak employees and English-language Slack or Teams history can monetise their archive in US dollars. Advertised company compensation: US$100K–US$2M+.

All programmes

De-identified in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Terms agreed directly with the AI data partner.

Programmes open to Indian 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

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

Cities and sectors we cover in India

BengaluruMumbaiDelhi NCRHyderabadPuneChennai

Open to all industries, including saas, edtech, fintech, d2c, it services, quick commerce.

Closed companies qualify too — including after IBC liquidations, voluntary winding up and ROC strike-offs — 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.

India: frequently asked questions

Can Indian companies sell data for AI training?

Yes. Eligible companies in India can join: Defunct Company 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 India?

Data is scoped and de-identified before use, in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Your company decides what is shared. Take your own legal advice before licensing data.

Which Indian cities and sectors qualify?

Companies across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai and beyond are eligible, in all industries — including saas, edtech, fintech, d2c, it services, quick commerce.

Can a closed Indian company still license its archive?

Yes, where the owners or office-holders hold the rights — including after IBC liquidations, voluntary winding up and ROC strike-offs. 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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