A virtual dataroom is a secure repository to share information with third-party organizations. These entities usually conduct due diligence when significant business events happen like mergers and capital raising or acquisitions. In these events there are a lot of documents are exchanged and sensitive information must be protected to avoid breaches and violations.
The needs and objectives of the company have to be considered when choosing VDR features. These will differ depending on the stage: companies in the seed stage focus on materials for investor presentations, while companies in the growth stage focus on business model and market trends for investors who are interested. However the data room must offer a clear and effective story and ensure that all information is accurate and reliable.
To meet these requirements the most reliable data rooms offer the following document editing and viewing capabilities. These include secure PDF download and printing, editable docs and ppts, as well as the ability to view documents in their original format. A robust tracking system, granular permissions and granular permissions make sure that all parties have access to the information they need.
Other key features of a data room include a robust search engine, dynamic watermarking, and multilingual support. Dynamic watermarking is a way to add an individual message as well as the recipient’s email or IP address to documents, helping to prevent unauthorised sharing. The redaction tool in a data room can also rapidly black out text and images and prevent the accidental disclosure of personal or sensitive business data. The data room should allow users to upload documents in large amounts and organize them logically, in folders that fit the project’s structure.