The Virtual Data Room Built for Microsoft 365
Run M&A due diligence, fundraising, board reporting, audits, and secure external collaboration while keeping your data, permissions, and governance controls inside Microsoft 365.
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Trusted by deal teams & security officers | Audit-ready logs | Role-based access | Fast setup
The Virtual Data Room Standard
Tired of paying $100K for a data room you use 4 weeks a year? Legacy VDRs charge per page. Hold your data hostage. Force your bankers, lawyers, and counterparties onto a vendor cloud you don't control. And when the deal closes, the bill keeps coming. Govern 365 ends that.
Your tenant, not theirs
Every file, every permission, every audit log stays in Microsoft 365. No data exfiltration to vendor clouds.
VDR-grade controls, Microsoft-grade infrastructure
Entra ID for identity, Purview for protection, SharePoint for storage. The rigor you need, the systems you trust.
Flat pricing, unlimited use
Pay per room, not per page. Unlimited users. Unlimited storage. No archive fees.
See Govern 365 in Action
Everything you need to manage secure external collaboration, deal execution and governance without leaving Microsoft 365.
Why rent data space when you already own it?
They charge you to host files. We charge you to govern them.
Legacy VDRs
- Data sits in their cloud (Silo)
- Predatory “Per Page” pricing
- Complex, proprietary interfaces
- Limited integration with Microsoft 365 workflows
- Delayed access provisioning for external parties
Govern 365
- 100% Data Sovereignty (Your Tenant)
- Predictable Flat Fee Pricing
- No user licensing fees
- Leverages your existing Microsoft 365 licenses
- No plugins or manual uploads
Standard Microsoft 365
- Basic sharing (High risk)
- No watermark / No print DRM
- Manual audit trails only
- Error-prone manual classification and cumbersome automated workflows
- Limited visibility into document engagement analytics
Aligning the Enterprise
Business Teams
Collaborate seamlessly with external parties without frustrating IT hurdles.
IT & Digital Workplace Teams
Leverage existing M365 investments without managing shadow IT apps.
Security & Compliance Teams
Maintain absolute control, visibility, and data sovereignty.
Legal & Finance Teams
Execute deals with confidence and indisputable audit trails.
Start with a VDR. Scale to a standard.
Whether you need a single secure room for an M&A deal, or an enterprise-wide standard for all external collaboration.
M&A Due Diligence
Securely share confidential financials and legal documents with bidders.
Capital Fundraise
Manage LP communications and capital raising documentation.
Supply Chain Data Protection
Exchange IP and technical specs with external vendors safely.
Board Reporting
Distribute board packs with strict view-only, watermarked controls.
Uncompromising Visibility
Immutable Audit Trails
Every action is logged. Know exactly what happened and when.
Access Reporting
Generate instant reports on who has access to what data.
Who Viewed What, When
Page-level analytics for document engagement tracking.
Governance and Oversight
Centralized dashboard for IT and Security to monitor all secure rooms.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES
Trusted by Organizations
Managing High-Stakes Collaboration
See how organizations use Govern365 to secure external collaboration, maintain governance, and eliminate traditional VDR complexity.
Alex Friend
Head of Business Intelligence & IT
Govern 365 has streamlined our workflow, allowing secure collaboration and fast sharing of sensitive files with external partners. Its flexibility, clear pricing, and integration with SharePoint make it an ideal solution for our business needs.
The Challenge:
Secure, compliant collaboration across M&A and legal projects
The Journey:
From complex VDR management to native Microsoft 365 collaboration
Key Learnings:
Control, transparency, and speed matter in energy transactions
Christopher Dixon
Senior IT Director
Govern 365 is a strong, Microsoft 365 native governance and secure collaboration platform. Overall, it comes close to becoming a contender in the governance and secure collaboration market.
The Challenge:
Secure External Collaboration Without Losing Data Control
The Journey:
From Third-Party VDR to a Microsoft 365-Native Data Room
Key Learnings:
Enterprise VDRs Should Work Within Your Governance Framework
Sai Vajha
VP/Head of Digital Transformation
Govern 365 enabled us to establish a secure, well-governed Deal Room while keeping all content and security controls within our Microsoft 365 tenant. The platform reduced complexity, improved governance, and gave us confidence when collaborating with external investors.
The Challenge:
Secure Investor Collaboration Without Moving Sensitive Data
The Journey:
From Traditional VDRs to Native Microsoft 365 Deal Rooms
Key Learnings:
Secure Deal Rooms Don’t Require a Separate VDR Platform
Brett Cox
Collaboration Specialist
Govern 365 allowed us to run our due diligence process entirely inside Microsoft 365. We eliminated data migration, maintained governance, and had full visibility throughout the deal.
The Challenge:
Balancing Governance With User Empowerment
The Journey:
From Manual Provisioning to Automated SharePoint Governance
Key Learnings:
Good Governance Should Empower Users, Not Slow Them Down
Harry Kunselman
General Counsel
Govern 365 provides us with a secure, familiar platform for conducting due diligence. Because it’s built on SharePoint, our team can confidently collaborate while integrating seamlessly with the rest of our Microsoft 365 environment.
The Challenge:
Modernizing M&A Due Diligence
The Journey:
From Fragmented File Sharing to M365-Native Deal Rooms
Key Learnings:
M&A Collaboration Works Better When It Stays in Your Tenant
Trusted by leading companies for their most sensitive and high-stakes initiatives.
500+
Organizations
1M+
Users
25M+
Documents Protected
100%
Built on Microsoft 365
99.9%
Enterprise-Grade Uptime
Straight answers
What buyers ask before a demo.
Yes. All your files, permissions, and audit logs remain inside your Microsoft 365 tenant. No data is hosted on third-party VDR platforms, ensuring full control and compliance.
Govern 365 uses a predictable flat-fee model per room, not per page or per user. There are no archive fees or licensing costs beyond your Microsoft 365 subscription, which can save 60–85% compared to legacy VDR providers.
Traditional VDRs require separate infrastructure, duplicate governance, and external storage. Govern 365 operates directly within Microsoft 365, leveraging existing permissions, audit logs, and security controls for faster deployment and lower risk.
Yes. External users can securely access rooms via guest access without needing full Microsoft 365 licenses, while your data remains fully protected and under your control.
Absolutely. Govern 365 maintains immutable audit trails, full governance oversight, and granular permissions. It is designed for high-stakes deals in highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and legal sectors.
Rooms can be launched in minutes, not weeks. Automated provisioning eliminates complex setup, enabling your team to start collaborating immediately with complete control.
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