How to Get Paid for Referring Businesses That Can License Their Data to AI
By Andrew Smart, founder of MON$TER · About
AI companies want real business data, and many business owners don't know theirs has value. That gap is why data referral programs exist: you introduce a business, and if that business completes a licensing deal, you earn a share.
How the MON$TER referral program works
- Join free as an ambassador in the Bank and get your own referral link.
- Share it with business owners you know.
- Max, our AI agent, checks fit and finds the best-fit buyer for each referral.
- If the business completes a licensing deal, you earn a cut of MON$TER's fee — up to $50,000 on a strong deal.
You're paid on results: when a referred business closes and MON$TER is paid, not for clicks or signups. Full details in how the Bank ambassador program works.
Which businesses fit best
- Companies that run on software every day and have years of history in it
- Established teams rather than brand-new startups
- Industries like SaaS, fintech and payments, logistics, and clinical research — see SaaS and logistics examples
The owner never has to hand over raw data to find out. Buyers see a description first, and published ranges are $50K-$1M for a one-time sale or $300K-$3M per year for a recurring license. Owners can start at Business Data.
Make a clean introduction
Tell owners what it is in one line, send your link, and let Max handle the questions. Never promise a deal or an amount — not every business qualifies. A short, honest intro from someone the owner already trusts usually does more than any ad.