Your shut-down company's Slack or Teams data could be worth US$100K to US$2M+
For companies with 10+ employees at peak, headquartered in Canada.
Three steps, no cost to you
Check if you qualify
Answer a few quick questions about headcount and your messaging data.
Apply with a data buyer
If you qualify, we send you the buyer's application link. The buyer reviews the company.
Approve and get paid
Whoever controls the data approves what's shared. The buyer pays the company or its estate a licence fee.
- No cost to youFounders Dividend is paid a referral fee by the buyer. Owners pay nothing.
- The buyer pays the company or estateAny licence fee is paid directly by the buyer under an agreement you sign with them.
- Handled under the buyer's privacy termsWe never collect or hold your data. The buyer handles it under its own privacy and data terms.
- Referral-onlyWe're an independent referrer. No obligation, and nothing is shared without your approval.
The General Data Company- micro1 committed $1B to enterprise data acquisition, financed by Citi and Hercules Capital (Oct 9, 2026)
Founders Dividend is an independent referrer paid a referral fee by these buyers. Not affiliated with or endorsed by micro1 or The General Data Company. Logos and names are trademarks of their owners.
Independent, free to you, and your call
- Independent referrerWe are not a buyer, agent or partner of any buyer. We point you to published buyer programs.
- No fee to youIf a deal closes, the buyer pays us a referral fee. Owners pay nothing.
- You choose whether to signNo obligation at any point. Nothing happens unless you sign a buyer's agreement.
- Buyers anonymize the dataBuyers de-identify records under their own process. In the Spirit Airlines sale, data was to be delivered only in de-identified form.
In the press: Reuters: Google to buy Spirit Airlines business data for $10 million · Fortune: micro1 tries to top Google's bid for Spirit Airlines data
Frequently asked questions
Who de-identifies the data?
It depends on the buyer. In the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy sale, an independent third-party de-identification agent was part of the deal, and data was to be delivered only in de-identified form. Some buyers do it in-house instead. Ask each buyer how they handle it before you sign.
What about customer and employee data?
This is the most important thing to review. Each buyer sets its own rules on what is excluded and how personal information is handled, and you approve what's included. Employee data was a real issue in the Spirit sale, where flight attendant unions asked the court for protections. Have your lawyer review customer contracts, consent and employee data before you sign.
How long is the licence?
It depends on the buyer and the agreement you negotiate. Read the term, any exclusivity and what rights the buyer keeps, and have your lawyer review it. You can decline terms you don't like.
Am I taking on liability?
It depends on the agreement. Warranties, indemnities and other liability terms are set in the buyer's contract, and some buyers offer added protections. Your lawyer should review them before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.
When would I get paid?
It depends on the buyer. Payment timing and any milestones are set in the buyer's agreement with you, so ask each buyer before you sign. We don't control or guarantee timing.
Is this legit?
Yes. AI companies are paying for business data, and it's been publicly reported. Google won the bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines' de-identified business data at $10 million (Reuters), and micro1 told the bankruptcy court it had closed more than 50 data transactions in 45 days (Fortune). That doesn't mean every company gets an offer; each buyer reviews and decides.
What does Founders Dividend get paid?
If a deal closes, the buyer pays us a referral fee under its referral program. You pay nothing, and you never pay us anything.
Are you working for the buyer?
No. We are an independent referrer, not a buyer's agent, partner or representative. Buyers pay us a referral fee, which is why it's free for you.
Can someone walk me through it first?
Yes. Request a free 15-minute data readiness check and we'll go over your systems, years of records and which buyers fit. No cost, no obligation.