Questions
A few things you might want to know.
How do you calculate the estimate?
For codebases, we consider the size of the code, its development history and supporting material such as pull requests and tests: $100 to $200 per million tokens of source plus git history, with a rare language or an ageing enterprise system worth one and a half times, and documents that explain the code paid separately per accepted artifact. For company records, we consider the company’s size, the amount of history available and the systems the records come from.
The initial range is an estimate. We review a sample before making an offer, and the full dataset is assessed against the agreed acceptance criteria.
Why didn’t I receive an estimate?
We need a few details before we can provide a useful range, including the company’s size, how much history it has and which records may be available. If you don’t know those details, you can still tell us about the company. We can work through them with the owner.
Do I need to know all the software a company uses?
No. Share what you know and skip the rest. We can fill in the details later.
What makes a codebase or set of records useful?
We look for material that helps us understand how work happened over time. For company records, that might include documents, messages, decisions and the work that followed. For code, it can include the source code, development history, pull requests, issues and other supporting material.
What happens if I connect GitHub?
If you choose to connect GitHub, we review the repositories you select to understand their size, languages and development history. This can include commits, merged pull requests, contributors, tests and CI. We measure them from a temporary copy that is deleted afterwards; no code is kept. The connection is read-only, and you can disconnect it at any time.
What happens to personal information?
We don’t ask you to upload records through the initial form. If we request a sample, we do so under agreed evaluation terms. If we license the material, we process it and validate it for personal information before production use. We discuss reporting and retention as part of the agreement.
Who are data partners?
Data partners are people who can introduce us to companies or founders who may have relevant records or code. They include advisers, accountants, operators, investors, researchers and others who know or can find companies. Partners make the introduction. We work directly with the owner on the review and any agreement. Become a data partner →
How are data partners paid?
Partners can receive a payment for a qualified opportunity and a success fee when a licence is completed. We explain the criteria and agree on payment terms in writing.