Datasite is the world's leading VDR. It is the gold standard for hosting, redaction, and sell-side preparation. Colabra is the buy-side intelligence layer. We do not replace Datasite; we complete it. Datasite is where you keep the files safe; Colabra is where you find out if they are dangerous.
Datasite's primary job is security and governance. Its AI features (Redaction AI, Smart Search) are designed to help sellers prepare the room and buyers find documents. It is a "hosting" platform with search capabilities. It is optimised for the seller's need to control the narrative and prevent data leaks.
Colabra's primary job is risk identification. We do not just host files; we accredit them. We ingest the data from Datasite to map entities, flag off-market clauses, and identify missing documents. We provide the intelligence layer that tells you what the files actually mean for your deal valuation.
Datasite is typically owned and controlled by the seller (the banker). They see your activity logs. Colabra is your private workspace. You can analyse risks, model scenarios, and comment on sensitive findings without the seller watching your every click.
Datasite's "Trackers" help you manage your diligence checklist—but you still have to do the work to fill them in. Colabra's Reconcile lens automatically maps the data room evidence to your checklist, identifying gaps and risks for you. We don't just track the work; we do the first pass of it.
Datasite's "Agentic AI" is designed to help sellers hide sensitive information (redaction). Colabra's AI is built to help buyers find it. We look for the unredacted slip-ups, the hidden liabilities, and the "ghost" documents that the seller forgot to upload.