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Setting Up a Data Room
Make a decision on the requirements you require for storage of data before you start setting up a space. You can then decide whether a physical or virtual data room is better for your company. Choose a service that provides the features that you require to meet your needs for user access, such as access to users, drag-and-drop, watermarking, and audit trails.
Once your data room has been set up and you’re ready to start organizing your documents. To ensure that users locate the information they require organize your files in the form of a table-based or folder-based structure and use an easy-to-use indexing tool. A well-organized document structure lets you easily track and compare versions of a file. This is especially useful when working with multiple collaborators.
If you are using a data room to share information with investors, think about including previous investor updates in the data room. This will show investors you are open to transparency and open communication, which can increase your trustworthiness in the due diligence process.
Also, if using your data space for due diligence or to raise capital, make sure to follow a due diligence checklist that will help you prepare for the buyer’s review and protect sensitive information from falling in the improper hands. It is also essential to create a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in the data room and to have the potential buyers sign it prior to reviewing any documents. This will lower the risk of data breaches and intellectual property theft that can happen if sensitive information is shared with non-secure tools, such as emails or file-sharing sites.
