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Referral programs for introducing a company to a data buyer

Clients are raising the subject, and buyers will pay you when a client you introduce signs. Advertised fees reach $50,000 a company or a slice of the deal, so read the conditions carefully.

AI Data Offers research deskChecked against our methodology Updated October 28, 2026 2 min read 7 sources

In this guide

micro1
Pewter
Mercor
Handshake AI

Who pays for introductions

micro1
Its referral page advertises up to $50,000 per company. Its terms put the standard rate at 7.5% of the license price
Mode
For US referrals, $50,000 or 6% (whichever is higher) on the first five qualifying deals, rising in later tiers
Pewter
10% of what the business is paid, capped at $100,000 per business, paid once
Handshake AI
$10,000 flat per company
Mercor
Referral page lists amounts by company type

Program	Published terms
micro1	Its referral page advertises up to $50,000 per company. Its terms put the standard rate at 7.5% of the license price
Mode	For US referrals, $50,000 or 6% (whichever is higher) on the first five qualifying deals, rising in later tiers
Pewter	10% of what the business is paid, capped at $100,000 per business, paid once
Handshake AI	$10,000 flat per company
Mercor	Referral page lists amounts by company type

Each company's own published terms, October 2026. Terms change, so check before relying on them.

Conditions that catch referrers out

Under micro1's terms, a referrer may not claim to be its agent, recruiter, representative or partner.
If you own or work at the company you are referring, expect to disclose that in writing.
Certain programs pay you only once the business has been paid, and some keep the right to hold back or cut payouts.
The referred company must meet the usual bar, typically 20 to 30 staff and several years on record.

If you advise the client

When a CPA or IT firm refers a client, the fee comes from the buyer, never the client. What you must tell the client about that fee depends on your professional rules. Disclose it in writing either way.

How we are paid

AI Data Offers may earn a referral fee when a company we introduce signs with a buyer. It never changes your price, and it does not change our scores. See how we make money.

FAQ

Questions, answered

What is micro1's referral fee?

The referral page advertises as much as $50,000, yet the terms put the standard rate at 7.5% of the license price. Confirm which one you would get.

Can I refer my own company?

Usually only with written disclosure.

Can I call myself a partner of the buyer?

Not with micro1, whose terms bar it. Check each program.

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