Virtual Data Rooms & Transaction Security

Brainloop

Germany

Brainloop DealRoom is a high-security virtual data room for confidential M&A, real estate, out-licensing, and other sensitive transactions, providing German-hosted data centers, strict governance controls, and comprehensive audit trails.

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Key features

  • High-security virtual data room built around German and EU data protection standards, with data stored in ISO 27001-certified data centers in Germany.
  • Integrated rights management and two-factor authentication, with all user actions logged in detailed audit trails.
  • Web-based access with no client software required, enabling fast onboarding of bidders and advisors.
  • Multiple modules in the Brainloop portfolio (DealRoom, BoardRoom, MeetingSuite, CollaborationRoom) that share a security architecture for different governance use cases.
  • Trusted by corporates, investors, and public sector clients across Europe for M&A, board communications, and IP-heavy transactions.

Integrations

Integrates with corporate identity and access management systems, and can be combined with Diligent’s other governance tools such as board portals and entity management.

More information

Founded in 2000 in Munich and acquired by Diligent in 2018, Brainloop continues to operate as a high-security European virtual data room provider. DealRoom focuses on protecting sensitive transaction data, particularly for clients that prioritize strict data residency and governance requirements, while benefiting from Diligent’s broader governance platform.

What Makes Brainloop Different

Key differentiators highlighted by the vendor.

  1. Security-first architecture – Deep security stack (IRM, 2FA, Chinese walls, operator protection) beyond standard VDR features.
  2. Detailed audit trail – Comprehensive logging of all actions for compliance and transaction defensibility.
  3. Multi-use cases – Tuned for M&A, property deals, biotech licensing and tenders across regions and industries.

Key facts

Year founded
2000
Pricing
Quote-based enterprise pricing determined by number of projects, users, and storage; Brainloop typically provides tailored proposals and offers free trials for prospective customers.
Deal stage
Diligence
Target market
Corporate M&A · M&A Advisory · Private Equity

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