Escrow, explained: how funds and assets move safely

Escrow is the neutral third party that makes online business acquisitions safe. Instead of a buyer wiring money and hoping the seller delivers, funds are held securely until both sides have met their obligations.

On Summit AI, once an offer is accepted, the buyer deposits funds into escrow. The seller then transfers the assets — code, accounts, domains, and data — under a documented checklist.

Only when the buyer confirms that everything has been received as agreed are the funds released to the seller. If something is wrong, the process pauses and our team steps in to mediate.

This structure removes the single biggest source of risk in private acquisitions and is included at no extra cost on every Summit AI deal.