Research. Intelligence. Advantage.

Where research
meets strategic
value.

Zero-Day Acquisition Program for Researchers.
We acquire high-impact zero-day research with confidential handling, fair valuation, and clear payment terms.

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For researchers, governments & enterprises

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Our perspective

Access is a
strategic asset.

Independent expertise.
Shared standards.

Research-led evaluationConfidential by designClear commercial terms

01 / Our expertise

Technical depth.
Strategic perspective.

Specialized capabilities for the research community and the institutions that rely on it.

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For independent researchers

Exploit acquisition

We maintain an ethical acquisition program for independent researchers and teams, with clear scope and confidential handling. We prioritize high-impact zero-day vulnerabilities that meet rigorous validation criteria.

Scope & approach
  • Transparent scope and target classes
  • Fair, tiered valuation by impact and reliability
  • Rewards ranging from $10k to $8M
  • Private submission channels, timely feedback and discreet payment methods
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For governments & institutions

Offensive security solutions

We deliver discreet, decision-grade cyber capabilities to carefully selected and trusted customers.

Scope & approach
  • Working with trusted buyers aligned with our ethical values.
  • High-impact exploits affecting leading platforms and software
  • Escrow protection & trusted technical validation
  • Engagements operate under strict confidentiality and compliance requirements.
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For strategic decision-makers

Advisory & consulting

Strategic guidance on zero-day acquisition, region-focused cyber intelligence and technical advisory on exploit engineering (chaining, payload reliability and weaponization)

Scope & approach
  • Zero-Day Acquisition & Brokerage Advisory
  • Geopolitical Cyber Threat Intelligence Reporting
  • Exploit Engineering (Development, Chaining & Weaponization)

02 / The acquisition process

Exceptional research.
A clear path forward.

Minimal initial disclosure. Structured review. Secure validation. Payment on agreed terms.

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  1. 01

    Initial Submission

    Researcher shares minimal zero-day details, affected target information, and an asking price through the contact channel.

  2. 02

    MintelX Review

    If the submission matches our target scope, MintelX responds with price guidance, commercial terms, and next-step expectations.

  3. 03

    Full Research Delivery

    Researcher submits the full exploit, reproduction material, and technical documentation using the agreed secure workflow.

  4. 04

    Testing & Validation

    MintelX validates exploit behavior, documentation quality, and reliability against the agreed review criteria.

  5. 05

    Payment

    Once validation is completed, the researcher is paid according to the previously agreed commercial terms.

Start with a conversation

A concise summary and price expectation are enough for an initial scope decision.

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03 / About MintelX

Built on research.
Grounded in trust.

Get to know MintelX

MintelX is a specialized security research and exploit brokerage firm founded by senior vulnerability researchers and offensive security practitioners.

We operate at the intersection of zero-day acquisition, exploit engineering, and cyber intelligence, transforming technical access into strategic, decision-grade intelligence for governments and institutional stakeholders.

Vetted researcher network
Trusted research relationships, backed by technical validation.
Trusted counterparties
Working with carefully selected buyers aligned with our ethical values.
Compliance at every stage
Strict compliance with applicable international trade regulations and export control frameworks.

Part of the research community

Supporting the people moving security forward.

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Through sponsorships, talks, and conversations with researchers around the world.

04 / Start a conversation

The right expertise.
A direct connection.

Research to share or a strategic challenge to discuss? Speak with our team.

info@mintelx.com
Headquarters

Istanbul, Türkiye

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