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Last updated 14 October 2026
October 2026
Closed startups' records now feature in nearly half of SimpleClosure's deals
SimpleClosure, which helps US startups shut down, has handled more than 150 deals since adding data sales in April, and 47% of its deals now include code or data sales, MIT Technology Review reports.
September 2026
Less common code can fetch top dollar from AI labs
SimpleClosure's data shows that code in less common languages, such as Ruby or C++, can fetch top dollar, and that context from tools such as Jira, Linear or Figma adds value.
April 2026
Shut-down startups were typically paid $10,000 to $100,000 for their data
SimpleClosure had processed nearly 100 deals for shut-down companies in the past year, typically paying $10,000 to $100,000 per company, Forbes reported.