Basics

How to Build a Good Dataroom

May 31, 2025

Datarooms aren’t essential at the seed stage, especially for early projects, but having one signals that you're organized and serious. For VCs, it's a plus β€” it makes it easier to assess your readiness and keeps all key materials in one place.

Here are a couple of well-structured examples for inspiration:

Dataroom Examples

πŸ“ Dataroom Checklist

1. Pitch Materials

  • Pitch Deck (PDF) β€” clear, concise, narrative-driven

  • Optional: 1–2 minute demo or founder video

2. Traction & Metrics

  • User and/or revenue growth (if available)

  • Core KPIs (DAUs, MAUs, conversion rates, retention)

  • Screenshots or user testimonials

  • Link to product, prototype, or waitlist

3. Product & Tech

  • Product roadmap (6–12 months outlook)

  • Basic architecture overview (if technical)

  • Security/infra notes (for Web3 or infra-heavy projects)

4. Team

  • Founder bios and LinkedIn links

  • Team org chart (if applicable)

  • Notable advisors or backers

5. Market & GTM

  • Market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM)

  • Competitive landscape overview

  • Go-to-market plan

  • Early experiments or distribution learnings

6. Optional (but valuable)

  • Tokenomics model (if relevant)

  • Audit reports or security assessments

  • Whitepaper or supporting research (for protocols/R&D-heavy teams)