How to Build an Investor-Ready Data Room
A well-organised data room can accelerate due diligence by weeks. Here's exactly what to include, how to structure it, and common mistakes to avoid.
A data room is a secure, organised repository of documents an investor needs to complete due diligence. The quality of your data room sends a signal about how you run the business.
What to Include — Corporate documents, cap table, financials (last 3 years of accounts), legal & IP assignments, and commercial contracts.
How to Structure It — Use numbered top-level folders: 01 Corporate, 02 Financials, 03 Cap Table, 04 Legal, 05 Commercial, 06 Team, 07 Technology.
Common Mistakes — Sending a data room with stale financials (more than 60 days old) immediately raises questions. Version-controlling documents inconsistently undermines confidence.
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