Retiring · Planning a sale
Exit without the exit.
Years of records are an asset most owners never price. License a de-identified copy for a one-time payment, and you keep the company.
If you're retiring or getting ready to sell, licensing your records to an AI buyer can add a one-time payment without selling anything else. You keep the company. Plan it with your M&A advisor or counsel so it fits your sale terms.
Why owners near an exit look at this
A long-running company has something new companies don't: years of real work in its email, chat and systems. That history is what AI buyers pay most for. If you're stepping back, it's worth knowing what yours could bring before you make other decisions.
If you're planning a sale
- Tell your advisor early. A license is a contract the buyer of your business will want to see.
- Decide who benefits: you before the sale, or the new owner after.
- Keep records intact. Migrations and cleanups during a sale can destroy history.
If you're retiring and keeping the company
A license can be part of your exit income while the business keeps running under new leadership. Nothing changes in how the team works.
Recent reporting has mid-sized companies getting offers from $100K to $2M for records like these.
S.01 FAQ
Exit questions.
SituationsWill licensing data hurt the sale of my business?
It can affect it either way, so plan it with your advisor. Some owners license before a sale for extra income; others leave it for the buyer. Purchase agreements often address data, so disclose any license.
SituationsDo I keep the company?
Yes. A license is for a copy of past records. The company, its customers and its operations stay yours.
SituationsCan I do this if I'm retiring but not selling?
Yes. Owners winding down their involvement often use a one-time license payment as part of their exit plan.
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