Quick answer
Compare criteria on the same basis before using them to filter a company. This matrix distinguishes explicit company measures, priorities, calculator settings and unresearched rules, with the program scope retained beside the statement.
Read the criterion and its scope together
The unit of comparison is a sourced statement for a particular program. A numeric answer alone can hide whether the page describes direct applicants, referrals, a calculator or an illustrative example.
Turn missing criteria into questions for the provider.
Current public criterion matrix
These entries summarize the public statements and their scope. Follow the source before applying a criterion to a company whose definition or route is uncertain.
| Route | Criterion or priority | Strength and scope | Preparation action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handshake AI | 20+ full-time; 3+ years operating | Published company criteria | Separate team and operating age |
| micro1 | 30+ on program; 30–200 on application | Scope difference | Clarify a case outside the linked band |
| micro1 geography | US then other Western markets | Enterprise priority | Keep global referral wording separate |
| Avelence calculator | Bounds do not decide profile submission | Interface, not eligibility | Use actual retained history |
| Troveo calculator | Input ranges shown | Not a published numeric rule | Do not convert sliders into filters |
| Telegraph Lab direct | Usefulness across sizes | Direct-program scope | Keep referral thresholds separate |
| Polyshares | Real operating history | Broad program description | Ask what record will be assessed |
| Appen | Individually scoped operational categories | Record-led program description | Describe workflow and dates |
Sources: Handshake · micro1 · micro1 · Avelence · Troveo · Telegraph Lab · Polyshares · Appen
Apply one company profile consistently
For a fictional business, write current full-time count, total team if relevant, operating start and observed record dates. Compare only the requested measure. If a source names full-time employees, do not substitute an inclusive team count.
A criterion match means the answer aligns with that statement. A criterion mismatch means that point differs. Neither conclusion measures the usefulness of the dataset or predicts acceptance. Those remain separate decisions.
Resolve scope conflicts before making a filter decisive
When a program page and linked application differ, preserve both. The applicant can then ask which scope applies to the current opportunity. Silently selecting the more favorable wording would create false certainty.
Use the same discipline for geographic priorities. A program can describe a preferred market and a referral page can accept introductions from elsewhere. Those statements can coexist because they answer different questions. A shortlist should reveal that distinction instead of reducing it to a binary country rule.
Keep the decision record compact
For every decisive criterion, retain source, checked date, company answer, measure and action. That is enough to reproduce the shortlist without copying the whole provider website.
Recheck a criterion when it blocks the next step or when a relevant source changes. The matrix is a practical comparison aid, not a permanent certification of every route. The useful output is a clear reason to investigate, clarify or set aside the program for the company described.
Questions about this comparison
Does the matrix contain every possible eligibility rule?
No. It summarizes researched public criteria and their scope. Company-specific evaluation can require additional information.
Why are calculator inputs separated from criteria?
They establish what the interface accepts. A separate statement is needed before they become an eligibility rule.
Sources
- Data Partnerships | Handshake AI (license / interest form page)Handshake · Checked 2026-10-10
- Monetize your company's operational data (micro1)micro1 · Checked 2026-10-12
- Enterprise Data Partnership | micro1 (application page)micro1 · Checked 2026-10-10
- How we match | AvelenceAvelence · Checked 2026-10-04
- Troveo program pageTroveo · Checked 2026-10-06
- License Your Business Data | Telegraph LabTelegraph Lab · Checked 2026-10-06
- Polyshares program pagePolyshares · Checked 2026-10-04
- Appen program pageAppen · Checked 2026-10-06