The answer is a data space, a secure location where a startup can store important documents for due diligence and restrict who can access them. A data room could be more purpose-built software that enables granular permissions and expiring links. It can be something as simple as sharing a Google Drive folder.
Investors are interested in your company and want to know more about your team, your business model, your growth, and your financials. An investor data room can aid in the process and will help you close deals faster. What exactly is an investor data room exactly and what should you include in?
Years ago, if a company wanted to acquire another company, it needed access to the historical and financial documents of that company. The documents were typically kept in a chamber and individuals crucial to decision-making would visit the room to review them. Today, investors perform much of the same work to determine whether or not they should invest in a business, and they must have access to the same types of documents.
The most efficient investor data rooms are designed in a manner that makes it easy for investors to understand and navigate the information. It is also important to make sure that the data you provide is accurate, and that it does not conflict with the information. A well-organized data space ready to go when you begin your first fundraising meeting will make the process run more efficiently.