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Hemisphere Partners is a boutique mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm specializing in cross-border software transactions. With expertise spanning the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, the firm works with lower to middle-market software companies in the $2 million to $20 million range.
Managing Partner Daniel Bernstein has completed more than 30 software transactions in his career and now leads Hemisphere’s focus on helping software companies achieve strategic exits. Recent deals include Loop Software’s acquisition by Civica, a notable transaction in the Australian market.
“We are focussed on cross-border software M&A. Most of our clients are B2B software companies with significant strategic value.” – Daniel Bernstein
In due diligence, each client engagement requires a dedicated data room. With multiple deals often running in parallel, Hemisphere Partners needed a solution that would:
Daniel had seen first-hand how other providers fell short.
“Unfortunately, a lot of data room providers are not set up the way we need. They tend to complicate things or only allow one data room per licence. We needed a solution that made things straightforward.” – Daniel Bernstein
After researching several alternatives — including DealRoom, Ansarada, and iDeals — Hemisphere Partners chose Digify. What stood out was Digify’s ability to cover all the essentials an advisory firm needs to run multiple high-stakes transactions without friction:
Scalability: Daniel and his partner manage six to seven live data rooms at once, with the ability to retire them cleanly after engagements close.
“Everything is discreet. Clients don’t see each other’s data rooms. There’s never a security issue, and it’s doing everything it’s supposed to do.” – Daniel Bernstein
Even clients noticed the difference. Due diligence is rarely the most enjoyable part of a deal, but small touches like branding make the process less clinical.
“When we sold Loop Software, the client loved seeing the kookaburra on the masthead in the data room. It kept them happy and made the whole due diligence process feel a little more pleasant.” – Daniel Bernstein
That small detail reinforced Hemisphere’s professionalism and showed how Digify could help humanize what is usually the most stressful stage of M&A.
The impact of Digify has been both practical and reputational for Hemisphere Partners. It not only helped streamline internal workflows but also elevated the experience for clients and buyers alike.
Running Multiple Transactions Seamlessly
Hemisphere often manages several live deals at once. Digify makes this simple, ensuring every client has their own discreet workspace with no overlap or risk of sensitive information being exposed.
Professional Presentation That Stands Out
Customized branding transformed the data room from a sterile tool into a space that reflected Hemisphere’s thoughtful approach. Buyers noticed, and it left an impression.
Saving Time for a Lean Team
With just two partners driving the business, efficiency is everything. Digify allows them to get data rooms up and running quickly, without the overcomplication of other providers.
Building Buyer Trust Effortlessly
Buyers—often seasoned professionals from private equity or strategic acquirers—never complain about the platform. The experience is intuitive, reliable, and smooth, reinforcing trust without extra effort.
“I’ve seen absolutely zero issues with Digify. Buyers never complain. It’s easy to use, and for a team like ours, that makes all the difference.” – Daniel Bernstein
Hemisphere relies on tools that can keep up with the pace of transactions without adding unnecessary complexity.
“We have very few… but very good tools. (One of them is) you guys.” – Daniel Bernstein
Daniel appreciates that Digify not only works today but also evolves with the changing needs of M&A professionals. Unlike other platforms he has used—some antiquated, some frustratingly overbuilt—Digify delivers simplicity with a forward-looking edge.
One innovation that particularly stood out is Digify’s Persistent Protection After Download (PPAD). Already available in beta at the document level, PPAD ensures files remain protected and trackable even after recipients download them. This is something many traditional providers don’t offer at all, or do so only after making you download a host of plugins or software.
The next step is bringing PPAD to the data room level—a feature Digify is already working on—creating unified oversight of all deal materials. For Hemisphere, this will mean greater peace of mind when prospective buyers, especially pre-LOI, are reviewing sensitive information.
“It would be especially helpful when we have prospective buyers looking at documents before an LOI. Knowing who’s downloading and when adds real value.” – Daniel Bernstein
By combining ease of use with security innovations like PPAD, Digify goes beyond keeping pace with industry standards to setting them.
“The pricing is correct, the permissions are correct, and the experience is positive. We wouldn’t consider switching.” – Daniel Bernstein