FORDATA is a leading European VDR provider, widely respected for its bank-grade security and strict GDPR compliance. It is the safe choice for storing sensitive data in the EU. Colabra is the buy-side intelligence layer. FORDATA protects the data from leaks; Colabra protects the buyer from bad investments. FORDATA is the vault; Colabra is the forensic audit.
FORDATA is built for compliance. Its primary focus is holding data securely within EU borders (GDPR, ISO 27001). Its features—like "AI Redaction" and "Read-Only Mode"—are designed to help sellers control access and hide sensitive PII. It is an operational tool for secure storage.
Colabra is built for conviction. We don't just hold the data; we scrutinise it. We ingest the files from FORDATA to map the corporate structure, verify the licences, and flag the risks. FORDATA tells you the files are secure; Colabra tells you if the files contain a "poison pill."
FORDATA's AI is designed for redaction—helping the seller hide names and salaries. Colabra's AI is designed for revelation. We scan for the unredacted slip-ups and "ghost" liabilities that the seller missed, ensuring you don't inherit a compliance nightmare.
FORDATA offers "AI Translation" to help you read foreign documents. Colabra offers "Entity Intelligence." We don't just translate the words; we accredit the company. We verify the target's subsidiaries against global sanctions and litigation databases—context that translation alone cannot provide.
FORDATA can only show you what is inside the room. It cannot tell you what is missing. Colabra's Reconcile lens maps the folder structure against a standard diligence checklist to instantly flag gaps—like missing board resolutions or employment contracts—so you can push back on the seller immediately.