Full disclosure
How we’re paid, in plain English.
You pay us nothing. When a company we introduce signs with a buyer, that buyer may pay us a referral fee through its partner program. Here’s what each one pays.
| Buyer | What the buyer pays us | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Handshake AI | $10,000, paid by Handshake when your deal closes. | Handshake AI “Refer a company” page |
| Nyne | Up to $20,000 when your company completes a transaction with Nyne. | Nyne company referral program |
| micro1 | Up to $50,000, depending on the size and value of the partnership. | micro1 company referral program |
| SourceX | 25% of what SourceX actually pays your company, capped at $100,000, paid only after you are paid. | SourceX AI Data Partner Referral Program |
What this means for you
- No fee from you. We don’t charge a percentage, retainer or setup fee, and we don’t share referral fees with anyone.
- Fees are paid by the buyer under its own program, and usually only after your deal closes or you’re paid.
- Ask the buyer to confirm in writing that your offer isn’t reduced because you were referred. We’ll help you ask.
- We introduce you to more than one buyer when you’re a match, and we name every buyer before any introduction, so you can compare.
- You can always apply directly. Every buyer here accepts direct applications.
Our relationship with buyers
Marathon IT Consulting is an independent referral partner in each buyer’s program. We aren’t an agent, employee or representative of any buyer, we can’t make promises on their behalf, and buyers decide what they license and what they pay. Amounts above come from each buyer’s public program pages as of October 2026 and may change.
Optional IT work
If you want Marathon’s help with hands-on IT work, such as exporting approved records or removing personal details, we quote it separately and in writing before any work starts. It’s never required to get introduced.
Questions? Email [email protected].