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Mode 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.
Mode publishes $100K–$5M (indicative). 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–$5M (indicative) | $100K–$2M+ |
| License type | Not published | Term |
| Exclusivity | Negotiable | Not published |
| Who de-identifies | The buyer | A third party |
| Payment timing | Written agreement sets the amount and payment schedule | Net 30 to 60 once the data is approved, shared and anonymised |
| Time to offer | Fixed offer after a review; about 3 months from first call to payment | Offer within one to two weeks |
| Acceptance window | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum size | 20+ desk staff | Not published |
| Minimum years | Not published | Not published |
| How you reach them | We introduce you | We introduce you |
| Source · verified | Mode company data partnerships 2026-10-15 | Polyshares homepage 2026-10-15 |
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Which pays more, Mode or Polyshares?
On the figures on record, Mode's ceiling is higher: Mode publishes $100K–$5M (indicative); 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 Mode and Polyshares would accept my company?
Mode says it accepts operating companies, with at least 20 desk staff. Regions it names: United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia and other regions. 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, Mode or Polyshares?
Not enough is published to say. Mode: About 3 months from first call to payment. 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 Mode 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.