Who we are


In 2005 ansarada's entrepreneurial founding members, Andrew, Sam, Rachel and Daphane, looked around and saw what the virtual data room market had to offer and made it their goal to offer something significantly, remarkably and noticeably better.


Our Story


Our difference can be described in two words: sophisticated simplicity.

The starting point was creating a more advanced and intuitive platform to use for an M&A process, like the sale of a business. From this, the thought of 'sophisticated simplicity' was born: advanced technology, simple to use; expert advice, easy to implement; neither compromised for the other. This principle now drives everything we do.

A sale of a business, especially a large business, can be very risky, hectic and stressful; we believe we can make life a whole lot easier for the seller, buyer(s), and their advisors - all the people involved.

As we have grown, we have realised that to really deliver simplicity then focus becomes very important. Rather than add lots of complex functionality to appeal to the masses, we made a decision to specialise. Rather than broaden our offering and become generalists, we chose to narrow our focus and become experts.

Today we focus our energies on improving the status quo for those serious about getting the best possible outcome in their business transactions.

Our ultimate goal remains the same - 'make life easier'.


Our vision


To become the globally preferred online platform that powers the world's leading business transactions.


Our mission


To make life easier for everyone involved in high stake business transactions by seamlessly connecting them to the vital information they need to stay ahead.


Our values


Our values really mean something to us. They are all about how we treat people- our colleagues and our clients. They influence the way we think and the attitude we bring to work every day.

Our values are:

  • Innovation
  • Simplicity
  • Transparency
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence
  • Integrity

Our people


Our people are our most valuable asset. They are the face of ansarada, all equally passionate about our one goal - to make life easier.

Behind the scenes, our technical team resists adding functionality to a data room until they know the user experience will genuinely improve as a result. In support, our proactive account managers continually look for better ways to enhance your project flow. As a team, we work together to simplify not complicate.

We are entrepreneurs - ambitious and proactive, always looking for a better way.

We aim to make a positive difference every day. We help our clients and each other. We aim to make every interaction with ansarada something to be proud of.

We want our clients of today to be our biggest advocates tomorrow.


Our awards


Our History

  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
 
 
Total
Staff
1 7 17 27 42
Offices Sydney
September 2006
London
July 2008
Melbourne
February 2009
Moscow
August 2010
San Francisco
May 2011
Total Documents Viewed 50,000 500,000 5,000,000
Projects & Customers Top 10 Global accounting firm Deloitte as customer

Top 10 Global investment bank UBS as customer
First life sciences project,
October 2008
First data room containing
1 million pages
Top 10 Global law firm Linklaters as customer London’s largest ever International IPO - Glencore’s $59.2 billion IPO
Q&A Submitted Q&A Facility launched Total questions submitted: 12,000 Total questions submitted: 120,000
Awards CEBIT Entrepreneurial excellence winner Deloitte Techonology Fast 50 Winner Smart Company Awards, Most Innovative company

Winner 2010 Emerging Exporter of the year
BRW’s Great Place to Work Awards, Top 50 Best place to work