How it works
From a quiet archive to a signed license, in four steps you control.
No raw data is required to begin. You approve every buyer and every permitted use, and nothing moves until a contract is signed.
- 1
Tell us about your data
10 minutesThe valuation form asks for your company, industry, headcount, the systems that hold your records, how many years of history you have and what you know about rights. No files, no exports, no technical setup.
You
- Fill in the form or reply to our email
- Point us to the systems involved, in plain language
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- Review fit within one business day
- Send a mutual NDA if it looks promising
- Say so plainly if it is not a fit
- 2
We value it
About a weekUnder NDA, we review a small, representative sample, audit the rights and consent position with you and your counsel, and agree a de-identification plan. The written valuation that follows is grounded in what buyers can actually use.
You
- Share a small sample through an encrypted channel
- Answer rights questions about customer, employee and vendor agreements
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- Assess uniqueness, quality, volume and demand
- Produce a de-identification and PII removal plan
- Deliver a written valuation with a proposed buyer shortlist
- 3
We bring buyers and negotiate
Weeks to a few monthsWe approach the buyers you approve, present a de-identified sample under their NDA, and negotiate price and terms. Every license restricts use to training and evaluation, forbids resale and forbids re-identification attempts.
You
- Approve or exclude any buyer
- Approve every permitted use
- Choose exclusive or non-exclusive
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- Run the buyer process and the negotiation
- Draft license terms with your counsel
- Keep you informed at every stage
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You get paid
On contract termsAfter signature, we prepare the de-identified dataset, deliver it through encrypted, access-logged channels and manage the compliance obligations in the contract. Non-exclusive licenses can be repeated with other approved buyers.
You
- Sign the license
- Receive payment on the agreed schedule
Knowledge Fuel
- Prepare and deliver the dataset securely
- Log access and manage deletion and audit rights
- Bring the next approved buyer when the license is non-exclusive
What it costs
Nothing up front. We earn a share of what we close for you.
There is no fee for the valuation and no retainer. Knowledge Fuel is paid a percentage of license revenue on deals it closes for you, disclosed in writing before you sign anything. If nothing sells, you owe nothing. Because our fee comes from the seller's deal, we work for the seller, not the buyer.
Exclusive or non-exclusive
Two ways to license, and you choose.
Non-exclusive (default)
Repeat revenueLicense the same de-identified dataset to several approved buyers over time. Lower price per deal, repeat revenue, and the door stays open.
Exclusive
Premium, one buyerOne buyer, one higher price, usually with a defined term. Right for buyers who want a competitive edge and sellers who prefer a single transaction.
FAQ
Process questions
What counts as a small sample?
Enough to judge quality and structure, not enough to be useful on its own. For tickets that might be a few hundred de-identified records; for audio, a few hours; for sensor data, a short window across a few assets.
Who does the de-identification?
We do, under the plan agreed with you and your counsel, using methods appropriate to the data. You review the output before any buyer sees it.
Can we stop at any point?
Yes. Until a license is signed there is no commitment. If you withdraw, samples are deleted and the NDA continues to protect everything shared.
What if a buyer wants the raw, identifiable data?
We do not license identifiable personal data. If a buyer's use case requires identifiable data, we decline on your behalf.
Find out what your data is worth.
Two minutes for an estimate. Ten minutes for a real valuation request. No raw data required, NDA on request.