Dropbox is the world's most intuitive file hosting service. It is designed for seamless syncing and sharing—getting a file from Point A to Point B. Colabra is a diligence workspace. We do not just sync the file; we audit it. Dropbox is where you put the data to share it; Colabra is where you put the data to value the asset.
Dropbox is a storage utility. Its goal is accessibility. It ensures you can open a PDF on your phone or laptop. It treats every file as a generic object—it does not know the difference between a "Board Resolution" and a "Lunch Menu." It is purely a container.
Colabra is a valuation tool. We ingest the Dropbox folder to structure the chaos. We automatically categorize files, map the corporate hierarchy, and flag legal risks. We turn the generic "object" into specific evidence, linking it to your diligence checklist.
If a seller deletes a file in Dropbox, it just disappears. If a seller fails to upload a file, the folder sits empty. Dropbox has no concept of "completeness." Colabra's Reconcile lens maps the folder structure against a standard buy-side checklist to proactively flag missing documents, ensuring you don't miss a gap in the record.
Dropbox permissions are binary: you can see the file, or you can't. Colabra allows for granular, buy-side privacy. You can annotate documents, tag risks, and assign tasks within the platform without the seller (who owns the Dropbox folder) seeing your internal deliberation.