Short answer: At 30 to 49 employees, micro1's 30+ rule fits any industry. Mode fits only if you're in legal (10+), or accounting, medical or finance (15+); most other industries need 50+. Mode's FAQ puts 20 to 49 full-time US staff at $200K to $500K indicative.
Who fits
| Your industry | Mode | micro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal | Yes (10+) | Yes |
| Accounting, medical, finance | Yes (15+) | Yes |
| Staffing, insurance, title/escrow | Not a fit | Yes |
| Everything else | No (50+) | Yes |
Sources: Mode, Mode FAQ, micro1. micro1 says it is prioritizing US companies.
Published money
Mode's affiliate FAQ gives indicative offers by full-time US staff: 20 to 49 = $200K to $500K, 50 to 149 = $400K to $900K, 150+ = $800K+, with eligible companies under 20 quoted individually. Mode calls these 'indicative ranges, not offers' (Mode affiliate FAQ). micro1 cites $100K to $2M+ for approved data packages (micro1).
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Frequently asked questions
Do part-time staff count?
None of the programs define it publicly. Mode's bands use full-time US staff.
Is it better to wait until we hit 50?
Mode's FAQ says offers depend on people in systems today and at peak, years and systems. Ask before waiting.
Sources
- Mode / BizBuyData referral pagebizbuydata.com
- Mode affiliate FAQ (PDF, dated Oct 14, 2026)bizbuydata.com
- micro1 company referral pagemicro1.ai
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