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Handshake AI vs Polyshares
Two buyers of company data on their published terms, side by side, as verified on 2026-10-15. Unknowns say “Not published”; we never guess.
Handshake AI publishes $100K–$4M+. Polyshares publishes $100K–$2M+. The table lists what each has published about license type, exclusivity, de-identification, payment and minimums, and the questions below answer the comparisons owners ask most.
| Term | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pays companies | $100K–$4M+ | $100K–$2M+ |
| License type | Not published | Term |
| Exclusivity | Not published | Not published |
| Who de-identifies | The buyer | A third party |
| Payment timing | Register: 30–60 days after acceptance (not on Handshake's own page) | Net 30 to 60 once the data is approved, shared and anonymised |
| Time to offer | 'Reviewed and priced quickly' | Offer within one to two weeks |
| Acceptance window | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum size | 20+ desk staff | Not published |
| Minimum years | 3+ years | Not published |
| How you reach them | We introduce you | We introduce you |
| Source · verified | Handshake AI data partnerships 2026-10-15 | Polyshares homepage 2026-10-15 |
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Request quotes from these 2Handshake AI vs Polyshares: the questions owners ask
Which pays more, Handshake AI or Polyshares?
On the figures on record, Handshake AI's ceiling is higher: Handshake AI publishes $100K–$4M+; Polyshares publishes $100K–$2M+. A ceiling is the best case a buyer states, not a typical offer, and the terms under the headline (exclusivity, acceptance window, payment timing) can matter more than the gap.
Which of Handshake AI and Polyshares would accept my company?
Handshake AI says it accepts operating companies, with at least 20 desk staff and 3 or more years of records. It does not state which regions it buys from. Polyshares says it accepts operating, winding down and shut down companies. It publishes no minimum size or history. Regions it names: United States. Minewell's quote form applies both sets of gates to your profile before you pick.
Which pays faster, Handshake AI or Polyshares?
Not enough is published to say. Handshake AI: About 30–60 days after acceptance. Polyshares: Offer in 1–2 weeks; paid Net 30–60 after approval, anonymization and delivery. Ask both for payment timing and the acceptance window in writing before you sign.
Can I compare Handshake AI and Polyshares with other buyers?
Yes. Add a third or fourth buyer on the compare page, or request quotes from every buyer that fits your company and compare the real offers instead of the published ranges.