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Deals on our tracker, by type of sellerRecord Yield deal tracker, October 2026
Three months of the data market: what we've learned
Forty posts in, three patterns explain most of what decides whether a company's data sells, and for how much.
The three patterns
- Competition sets price. Several buyers beat one offer.
- Rights and privacy come first. Deals stall without them.
- History compounds. Years of records multiply value.
What's next
Expect more company archives on the tracker as developers build workplace agents. Follow along on the deal tracker, or get your own estimate.
Key takeaways
- Let buyers compete.
- Fix rights and privacy before going to market.
- Keep your history.
What could your company's records earn?
A free, nine-question estimate. No files, no logins.
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