How does Data's Startup Track work?

For startups Data selects after evaluation, Data commits its own engineering team to the startup's product for 1 to 2 years at no cash cost, in exchange for Data joining as an investor and co-founder rather than a vendor. Specific terms are negotiated individually with each selected startup.

How much equity does Data take?

Equity is negotiated individually per startup, based on scope, stage, and the engineering commitment involved. There is no fixed or published rate, unlike the standard engagement pricing on the rate card.

STARTUP TRACK · SELECTIVE, NOT OPEN ENROLLMENT

We invest engineering, not just advice

Q: How do I apply for the Startup Track?

Through the regular contact form, selecting Startup Track as your interest. Data evaluates the opportunity before any terms are discussed.

For startups we select after evaluation, we don't bill for engineering, we invest it. Our own technology team, the same engineers who build XgenPlus, ZenithAI, and government-scale production systems, works on your product for 1–2 years at no cash cost to you. In exchange, Data joins as an investor and co-founder, not a vendor. Your cash stays in the business: growth, hiring, runway, instead of a dev-shop invoice.

Apply for the Startup Track see the standard rate card

01 / HOW IT WORKS

Four things to know before you apply

What you get

A production-grade engineering team, not a freelancer or a single contractor, committed to your product for a defined 1–2 year term.

What we get

An equity stake and a seat at the table as co-founder, not just a vendor relationship. Terms, including equity, are negotiated individually with each selected startup, there is no fixed or published rate.

Who this is for

Startups Data selects after evaluation. This isn't open enrollment, it's a fit decision on both sides, on the opportunity, the team, and the technical scope.

How it starts

Apply through the regular contact form with "Startup Track" as your interest. Data evaluates the opportunity before any terms are discussed.

02 / THE FINE PRINT

Read this before you apply

This page describes the general structure of Data's Startup Track program. Specific terms, including equity, scope, and duration, are negotiated individually with each selected startup and set out in definitive written agreements. Nothing on this page constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and no engagement, investment, or commitment is implied or created until such agreements are signed by both parties. Selection is at Data's sole discretion following its own evaluation process.