Datasite is a SaaS platform built for mergers and acquisitions dealmaking. It provides a digital workspace where investment banks, private equity firms, law firms, and corporate development teams collaborate across the full deal lifecycle - from sourcing and preparation through due diligence and post-merger integration.
The company traces its origins to 1968, when Ken and Lorraine Merrill started a typesetting business in St. Paul, Minnesota. Over five decades, it evolved into a financial printing powerhouse serving complex transactions. In 2020, Merrill Corporation rebranded as Datasite, pivoting to cloud-based technology while retaining the deep domain expertise accumulated across 50 years of capital transactions experience.
The platform serves 1.6 million users across more than 180 countries. It incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities alongside digital collaboration and information security features. Datasite holds ISO/IEC certifications including 27001, 27017, 27018, 27701, and 42001, and maintains SOC 2 Type II attestation.
