The spectrum
- Non-exclusive. The company can license the same data to multiple buyers.
- Exclusive. One buyer gets sole rights for a period or permanently.
- Windowed. Exclusivity for a defined period, then non-exclusive.
Why it drives price
An exclusive dataset is a competitive advantage: the buyer's model learns from data competitors cannot obtain. Reporting on the largest deals highlights exclusivity as a core value component (Reuters).
The company's choice
Exclusivity pays more per deal but limits future licensing. Non-exclusivity allows recurring revenue from the same data. SourceX structures whichever the company accepts.
What this means for partners
You never negotiate terms. Introduce a qualifying company — typically 50+ full-time employees at peak — and if a deal closes and SourceX collects its fee, you earn 25% of that fee, up to $100,000 per company.
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Common questions
What is non-exclusive data?
Non-exclusive data means the company can license the same dataset to multiple buyers. This approach allows for recurring revenue from the same data over time, as it is not restricted to a single entity for use.
What is exclusive data?
Exclusive data grants one buyer sole rights to a dataset for a defined period or permanently. This provides a significant competitive advantage for the buyer, as their AI models learn from data unavailable to competitors.
How does data exclusivity impact deal value?
Data exclusivity is the largest single driver of AI data deal value. An exclusive dataset provides a competitive advantage because the buyer's AI model learns from data that competitors cannot obtain, increasing its value significantly.
How do partners earn rewards with SourceX?
Partners earn 25% of SourceX's collected fee, up to $100,000 per company, if a deal closes with a qualifying company they introduce. Qualifying companies typically have 50+ full-time employees at peak.
