Insolvencies at a 10-year high – Why virtual data rooms are now vital for survival in the crisis
The year 2025 marks a sad low point for the German economy. The latest figures from Creditreform paint a picture that should alarm entrepreneurs, creditors, and administrators alike. With 23,900 cases, corporate insolvencies have reached their highest level in over a decade (+8.3% year-on-year).
But every crisis also presents an opportunity. Insolvency is not necessarily the end for a company. It is often an effective way to make a fresh start.
Insolvency therefore offers the chance of rescue – but it is a race against time. In order to find investors for a transferable restructuring or to convince creditors of an insolvency plan, extensive and confidential data must be shared quickly and securely. This is where virtual data rooms (VDRs) like netfiles Deal Room go from being a pure management tool to a strategic success factor:
Acceleration of distressed M&A: In order to salvage value, it is often necessary to sell quickly. A virtual data room enables potential investors worldwide to conduct immediate and simultaneous due diligence. This saves valuable time that can determine the fate of the company.
Overview and control: A VDR enables banks and creditors to gain controlled and structured insight into the progress of the restructuring.
Maximum security when exchanging confidential information: Virtual data rooms offer comprehensive security features and state-of-the-art encryption methods to protect confidential company data from unauthorized access during data exchange.
Legal certainty and liability protection: Managing directors and insolvency administrators are subject to increased duties of care and strict legal regulations. Virtual data rooms keep audit-proof records of who has seen what information and when – an important safeguard against liability claims.
Conclusion:
The current insolvency figures for 2025 are a warning. Companies that find themselves in crisis must not be allowed to go under in chaos. The use of professional data rooms should be standard practice today in the handling of insolvencies and restructurings in order to secure assets and limit damage.