M&A Operating System

Run Your Entire M&A Process From One Platform

Mandate replaces spreadsheets, Dropbox folders, DocuSign, email threads, and scattered workflows with one operating system built specifically for boutique M&A advisory firms.

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Bank-grade security NDA-gated access Built-in digital signing
Pipeline Dashboard
$142M +12%
Investor Pipeline
NDA Sent
Replied
Signed
Data Room
CIM_v3.pdf
Financials_Q4.xlsx
NDA_signed.pdf

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Watch how boutique M&A firms run their entire deal process on Mandate

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Built for boutique M&A firms|
Secure investor data rooms|
NDA-gated deal access|
Structured diligence workflows
The Problem

The Reality of Running Deals as an Independent Advisor

Spreadsheets weren't built for deals

Tracking mandates across Excel tabs creates blind spots, missed follow-ups, and zero visibility into deal momentum.

NDAs over email

Manual signatures slow down investor access and create unnecessary operational friction.

Documents scattered everywhere

CIMs, financials, and teasers buried across email threads and cloud folders make diligence messy and unprofessional.

No single source of truth

Deals live across Gmail, WhatsApp, Excel, Dropbox, and memory — increasing the chance of missed updates and lost opportunities.

Tools built for enterprise firms

Salesforce and DealCloud are expensive, bloated, and designed for large institutions — not lean advisory teams.

The hidden cost of fragmented deal management

  • Missed follow-ups lose buyers
  • Slow diligence delays closings
  • Scattered documents create security risk
  • Manual workflows waste hours every week
  • Disorganized processes reduce credibility with sellers and investors

Independent advisors don't lose deals because they can't source them. They lose them because operations become chaos as mandates scale.

Traditional Workflow vs Mandate

Traditional Workflow
Mandate
Excel tracking
Unified pipeline
Email NDAs
Built-in digital signing
Dropbox folders
Structured data rooms
WhatsApp updates
Centralized communication
Manual diligence tracking
Structured checklist workflows
Scattered investor tracking
Investor pipeline system
Features

Everything You Need to Run Your Mandates Professionally

One platform for pipelines, NDAs, investor workflows, diligence, data rooms, and deal execution.

One Pipeline For Every Deal

Track every mandate, every stage, and every next step in one centralized workflow.

Built-In NDA Signing

Send NDAs directly from the platform and automatically gate investor access until signed.

Shared Data Rooms

Control exactly who sees what with secure, deal-specific data rooms and audit trails.

Investor Pipeline Tracking

Manage every investor across every deal using a visual Kanban workflow.

IOI & LOI Management

Collect, compare, and evaluate investor offers side-by-side in one place.

Seller Portal

Give sellers a live dashboard showing investor activity, diligence progress, and deal momentum.

Q&A Module

Centralize investor questions and maintain structured diligence communication.

Diligence Checklists

Pre-built financial, legal, tax, HR, and operations checklists with progress tracking across every deal.

Deal Report Export

Generate professional deal reports instantly for IC discussions and stakeholder updates.

Due Diligence

Structured Due Diligence Workflows

Run structured diligence with shared data rooms, investor Q&A, and checklist-based workflows.

Structured Stage Progression

Screening
Light Diligence
In-Depth Diligence
Approved / Rejected

Deals move through structured stages with centralized tracking, document management, and investor coordination.

Shared Data Room

Structured folders
Watermarked documents
Audit logs
Stage-based investor access
Seller uploads with no login required
Preview-only investor access

Due Diligence Checklists

Light Diligence8/12 complete (67%)
In-Depth Diligence3/20 complete (15%)
FinancialLegalTaxHROperations
Data Room

A Secure Data Room Built for Real Deal Workflows

Not another generic file-sharing tool. A structured, permission-based deal environment built specifically for M&A.

Role-Based Access

Different permissions for firms, sellers, and investors. Control who sees what at every stage.

Full Audit Trail

Track every file view, upload, and interaction with timestamped logs.

Watermarked Documents

Protect confidential materials automatically. Every download carries the recipient's identity.

Stage-Based Visibility

Investors only access materials appropriate to their deal stage. No accidental oversharing.

Single Source of Truth

One shared data room across the entire lifecycle of the deal. Seller, firm, and investors always in sync.

Investor Workflows

Investor Management Without The Chaos

Track investor engagement, manage NDAs, collect IOIs and LOIs, and centralize communication in one workflow.

Investor Landing Pages

Professional deal pages with NDA-gated access. Investors sign before they see anything.

Investor Pipeline Kanban

Visual columns to drag-and-drop investor cards between stages.

Contacted
Replied
NDA Sent
NDA Signed
Dropped

IOI & LOI Collection

Structured offer collection from the investor portal with side-by-side comparison.

FieldInvestor AInvestor BInvestor C
Value$45M$38M$29M
StructureCashMixedEquity
Exclusivity60 days45 days90 days
ConditionsNoneDue diligenceFinancing

Investor Analytics

Track engagement and momentum across every investor.

21
Total Investors
14/21
NDAs Signed (67%)
$29M
Committed
0
Pending

Q&A Module

Centralized diligence communication. Investors ask questions, the firm responds — all tracked by category and status.

Built Specifically For Boutique M&A Firms

Most M&A software is built for enterprise institutions with massive teams, IT departments, and six-figure software budgets.

Mandate was built for lean advisory firms managing real deals in fast-moving environments.

No bloated CRM setup.

No complicated onboarding.

No disconnected tools.

Just one operating system designed around how independent advisors actually run mandates.

Security

Your Deal Data Is Treated Like What It Is — Confidential

Every piece of data that moves through Mandate is protected by multiple layers of security — built for the sensitivity of M&A transactions.

Row Level Security

Every user sees only their own data. Database-level rules enforce that no firm can ever access another firm's deals, documents, or investor data — even if something goes wrong at the application level. Enforced at the Postgres database level, not just the application layer.

TLS 1.3 Encryption In Transit

All data moving between the browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Nobody can intercept documents being uploaded or downloaded — not on public networks, not anywhere.

AES-256 Encryption At Rest

All data stored in Mandate — every document, every financial record, every investor name — is encrypted at rest using AES-256. The same encryption standard used by banks and financial institutions globally.

Automatic Document Watermarking

Every document accessed through Mandate is automatically watermarked with the recipient's identity. If a confidential file is shared outside the platform, you know exactly where it came from.

Complete Audit Trail

Every action in the platform is logged — who uploaded a file, who viewed it, who downloaded it, and when. Full timestamped audit trail available per deal at any time with no gaps.

Preview-Only Investor Access

Investors access documents in a controlled preview environment by default. Downloads are disabled unless explicitly permitted by the firm. You decide what leaves the data room.

NDA-Gated Deal Access

Investors cannot access any deal materials until they have signed a legally binding NDA within the platform. Signature is validated, timestamped, and stored automatically against their profile forever.

Invitation-Only Platform Access

Mandate is not publicly accessible. Every user account is either directly invited by the firm or approved by a Mandate administrator before gaining access. No open signups, no anonymous access.

Secure Session Management

All sessions are managed server-side with automatic expiry after 7 days of inactivity. Logging out clears all session data instantly. No sensitive data is ever stored or cached in the browser.

Role-Based Access Control

Every party — firm, seller, investor — operates in a completely separate access environment. Firms control exactly what each investor and seller can see, do, and download at every stage of the deal.

Stage-Based Document Visibility

Documents are released to investors based on deal stage progression. Early stage investors see teasers only. Full data room materials unlock only when the firm advances the deal. No accidental oversharing.

Rotating Secrets & API Keys

All API keys, tokens, and secrets are rotated regularly and never exposed on the client side. Credentials are stored server-side only and cycled on a scheduled basis to minimize any exposure risk.

“M&A transactions involve some of the most sensitive commercial data in existence. We built Mandate's security around that reality — not as an afterthought.”

Questions about our security practices? Email us at contact@mandatetrack.com

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Purpose-built for boutique M&A firms
One Plan. Everything Included.

Mandate includes every feature — pipeline management, data rooms, NDA signing, seller portal, investor tracking, IOI and LOI management, Q&A module, alerts, report export, and full audit logs.

No feature tiers. No per-deal pricing. No hidden costs.

Pricing is customized based on your firm's deal volume and team size.

  • Unlimited deals
  • Shared data rooms
  • Built-in NDA signing
  • Seller portal
  • Investor pipeline
  • IOI & LOI management
  • Q&A module
  • Alerts engine
  • Deal report export
  • Full audit logs
  • Document watermarking
  • AI document analysis
  • Role-based access control
  • Priority support
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Run Your Deals Like a Professional Firm

Stop managing mandates through spreadsheets, email threads, scattered folders, and disconnected tools. Mandate gives boutique advisory firms one centralized operating system for deal execution — from screening to close.

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