Ruby Datum

Ruby Datum is a virtual data room (VDR) platform that uses machine learning to streamline secure document collaboration for M&A due diligence, insolvency proceedings, and corporate transactions. Features include templated folder structures, mobile-accessible data rooms, document analytics, and brandable client portals. UK-based (described as ‘nomadic startup’), led by Nick Watson (CEO, CLI Advisory Board member). Partnership with DealCloser for integrated M&A data rooms. Notable use: provided VDR services for King & Wood Mallesons insolvency administration. Raised equity investment via Crowdcube (Jan 2022). Featured in Artificial Lawyer (2017-2018), Maddyness (2023), and Legal Geek startup map. Listed in TLTF directory. Very small team (~5 employees, 499 LinkedIn followers, EV 10). Zero Reddit presence. Originally categorised as compliance-grc but is actually a document management/VDR platform.

Company Info

• Founded: 2016
• Team size: 1-10 employees
• Funding: $268.4K
• HQ: United Kingdom
• Sector: Governance/Compliance/Risk Management

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