CloakShare
Use Case
Virtual Data Room
Run a secure virtual data room for M&A, due diligence, or fundraising. Per-document access controls, complete audit trails, and no per-seat fees. Self-hostable for data sovereignty.
Per-seat fees, regardless of how many stakeholders need access
Data sovereignty when self-hosted on your infrastructure
Cheaper than traditional VDR solutions for a 10-person due diligence team
The problem
Traditional virtual data rooms charge thousands per month with per-seat fees that punish you for adding stakeholders. CloakShare provides the same security features at a fraction of the cost: email-gated access per document, page-level audit trails, dynamic watermarks, and automatic link expiry. Self-host for complete data sovereignty during sensitive M&A transactions.
Why CloakShare
Per-document access controls with email gating and password protection
Complete audit trails showing who viewed what, when, and for how long
No per-seat pricing allows you to add unlimited stakeholders
Self-hostable via Docker for full data sovereignty during M&A
Dynamic watermarks trace any document leak to the source
API-driven setup lets you provision the data room programmatically
How it works
Upload
Upload your document (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX) or video (MP4, MOV, WebM) via API or dashboard.
Configure
Set email gating, password protection, dynamic watermarks, and link expiry to match your security needs.
Share
Send the tracked link. Recipients view in a secure canvas-based viewer. Videos stream via adaptive HLS.
Analyze
Track per-viewer engagement with page-level and video watch-time analytics. Get real-time webhook notifications.
Documents and video in one platform
CloakShare is the only secure sharing platform that combines document and video sharing with per-viewer analytics. Upload your PDF or presentation alongside a video walkthrough. Both are tracked, watermarked, and protected with the same access controls. No other tool does this.
Frequently asked questions
How does CloakShare compare to traditional virtual data rooms?
Traditional VDRs like Intralinks or Datasite charge $5,000+ per month with per-seat fees. CloakShare provides email-gated access, audit trails, watermarks, and expiry at $99/month with no per-seat pricing. Self-hosting is available for data sovereignty.
Can I control access per document in the data room?
Yes. Each document gets its own link with independent access controls. Restrict Document A to the buyer's legal team and Document B to their finance team. Each link has its own email gate, password, expiry, and audit trail.
Is a self-hosted CloakShare data room secure enough for M&A?
Yes. Self-hosting means all document data stays on your infrastructure. Canvas-based rendering prevents file downloads. Dynamic watermarks, email gating, password protection, and link expiry provide layered security.
Can I see which due diligence documents received the most attention?
Yes. Page-level analytics show time spent per page across all documents. Identify which sections buyers are scrutinizing and prepare accordingly.
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Free tier includes 50 links and 500 views per month with email gating, watermarks, and page-level analytics. No credit card required.