Why AI companies want software data
AI coding agents need more than code. They need the engineering process around it: specs, bug triage, code review norms, incident response and product decisions.
What's licensable in software
| Data | Examples |
|---|---|
| Engineering docs | Architecture docs, runbooks, onboarding |
| Bug tracking | Issues with reproduction steps and resolutions |
| Product planning | PRDs, roadmaps, prioritization decisions |
| Incident postmortems | Timelines, root causes, action items |
| Code review guidelines | Standards and review history |
What to leave out
Secrets and credentials, customer data in logs, and code licensed from third parties. See client data vs. company data.
How to raise your value
Postmortems and PRDs capture judgment that code alone doesn't. They're often the most valuable part. Connected records (the SOP, the work done under it and the outcome) are worth more than isolated files. More in what drives data value.
Do you qualify?
- Strongest fit: 20+ full-time office employees (10+ for accounting firms, 6+ for law firms). Smaller teams are reviewed case by case.
- Written processes and established documentation
- English-language docs
- US-based companies get priority
Take the 60-second estimate to see which payout tier fits your company.
Frequently asked questions
Can software businesses sell their data to AI?
Yes. Companies in software with documented processes can license operational data such as SOPs, workflows and training materials. Strongest fit is 20+ full-time office employees (10+ for accounting firms, 6+ for law firms); smaller teams are reviewed case by case. Published payouts start at $100K and deals can range up to $2M.
What software data can't be sold?
Secrets and credentials, customer data in logs, and code licensed from third parties.
- Published enterprise data program terms (2026)