SimpleClosure and defunct startups (sellers); AI labs and data firms (buyers, unnamed): price range, defunct-company archive (code, Slack, email)
$10,000 to $100,000 per company; nearly 100 deals; over $1 million recovered
Dated 16 Apr 2026Source checked 16 Apr 2026Page out of reach at the last check, 16 Oct 2026Basis: self-reported
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“In the past year SimpleClosure has processed nearly 100 deals on behalf of dead companies, Yona said. It has recovered over $1 million dollars on behalf of founders, typically paying between $10,000 and $100,000 per company.”
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Forbes, checked 16 Apr 2026
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