Defunct startups (via SimpleClosure) to Undisclosed AI companies: Workplace archives (emails, Slack messages and similar) of shut-down startups sold or licensed for AI training (RL environments); nearly 100 deals in a year.
Nearly 100 deals in the past year, as of April 2026. Newer count: over 150 deals, with 47% of SimpleClosure's deals now including code or data sales (MIT Technology Review, 13 Oct 2026; market record 2026-10-simpleclosure-intermediary).
Dated 17 Apr 2026Source checked 17 Apr 2026Quote found on its page again 17 Oct 2026Basis: reported
In the source's own words
“Forbes reports that over the past year, SimpleClosure has processed nearly 100 of these deals, with payouts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per company.”
Where it was read
Gizmodo, checked 17 Apr 2026
Figures it counts in
It is shown on its own, not counted into a figure.
Cited in this guide