Briggs Analyticsmicro1 vs Mode (BizBuyData): which pays more, which takes smaller companies, which is faster
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| micro1 | Mode (BizBuyData) | |
|---|---|---|
| Published range | $100K+, $500K+, $1M+ tiers | $100K to $5M |
| Minimum size | 30+ employees | Law 6+, accounting, finance, medical 10+, others 30+ |
| Timeline | Not published | About 3 months. 14-day LOI, 15 to 30 days to de-identify, paid within about 60 days |
| What it buys | SOPs, knowledge bases, CRM, project histories, QA | De-identified firm records, professional firms first |
| Fee to the company | None | None |
| Referral fee | Up to $50K | Greater of $50K or 6% |
| Funding signal | $1B committed Oct. 9, 2026 (Citi, Hercules) | Not published |
Which one for which company
- A law firm, CPA practice or clinic under 30 people: Mode. micro1's minimum rules you out.
- A 60-person software or services company with SOPs, a knowledge base and a project history: micro1 names exactly those sources. Check Mode too, its top is higher.
- You need a date: Mode publishes one. micro1 does not.
- You want the biggest buyer at the table: micro1's $1 billion commitment is the largest published.
Before you apply anywhere, check your fit with every buyer first. Once you apply to one buyer you are in its process. Our estimate takes about a minute, never asks for a file, and tells you which buyers your company fits. It costs nothing. See which buyers fit your company.
Can you talk to both?
Yes, but carefully. Once you apply to micro1 through its form you are in its process, and some buyers won't credit an introduction that arrives after you've applied directly. If you want both numbers, get them before you sign anything, and ask each whether the license is exclusive. An exclusive license can only be sold once. Exclusive vs. non-exclusive.
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In short
- Same $100K floor. Mode publishes a higher top ($5M) and a three-month timeline.
- Mode takes law firms from 6 and accounting from 10. micro1 wants 30+.
- micro1 committed $1B in October 2026. Get both numbers before you sign either.
Questions owners ask.
Which pays more, micro1 or Mode?
Both publish a $100K floor. Mode publishes a $5M top and micro1 a $1M+ tier. The number for your company depends on which buyer wants your kind of records.
Which is faster?
Mode publishes about three months end to end. micro1 publishes no timeline.
Can a 10-person law firm use micro1?
No. micro1 wants 30 or more employees. Mode takes law firms from six.
Should I apply to both?
Get both numbers before signing anything, and ask each whether the license is exclusive. Applying directly can cost you a later introduction.
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