Datasite, a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment, and strategic projects, announced the appointment of Matthew Steinhilber as General Counsel. This strategic hire bolsters Datasite’s leadership as it navigates the intersection of technology, law, and business in a complex regulatory landscape.
Matthew Steinhilber appointed General Counsel at Datasite, effective July 31, 2025.
Oversees global legal affairs, including business, litigation, IP, and corporate matters.
Brings 20+ years of legal expertise from roles at Blueflame AI and ACA Group.
Follows Datasite’s acquisition of Blueflame AI in July 2025.
Supports Datasite’s growth in the $10B M&A SaaS market, per IDC.
Reports directly to CEO Rusty Wiley, enhancing strategic alignment.
Steinhilber will oversee Datasite’s global legal affairs, covering business operations, litigation, intellectual property, and corporate governance, reporting to President and CEO Rusty Wiley. “He brings a wealth of legal expertise and a proven track record of strategic counsel,” said Wiley, emphasizing Steinhilber’s role in ensuring integrity and transparency amid regulatory complexity. With over 20 years of experience, Steinhilber previously served as General Counsel at Blueflame AI, acquired by Datasite in July 2025, and ACA Group, where he led over 20 M&A transactions.
Datasite’s appointment comes amid its expansion, driven by acquisitions like Blueflame AI and Grata, enhancing its AI-powered M&A solutions. The $10 billion M&A SaaS market is growing at a 15% CAGR, fueled by demand for AI-driven dealmaking tools. Steinhilber’s experience in GRC technology and alternative investments aligns with Datasite’s focus on automating workflows for financial services. X posts, such as @AiThority’s, reflect positive sentiment for the hire, noting its alignment with Datasite’s AI strategy.
Steinhilber’s prior roles include General Counsel at Blueflame AI, where he supported its growth in agentic AI for financial services, and a 12-year tenure at ACA Group, managing global legal teams and M&A deals with firms like Starr Investment Holdings. He holds a BS in Environmental Science from Muhlenberg College and a JD from the University of Maryland School of Law, equipping him to handle Datasite’s multifaceted legal challenges.
Steinhilber’s appointment positions Datasite to strengthen compliance and innovation in a market where 65% of M&A professionals cite regulatory complexity as a top challenge, per Deloitte’s 2025 M&A Trends Survey. His expertise will support Datasite’s global expansion, particularly in markets like the UK and Germany, following Grata’s recent expansion.
Datasite’s strategic hire of Matthew Steinhilber as General Counsel reinforces its leadership in AI-powered M&A solutions, ensuring robust legal oversight as it scales in a dynamic global market.
Datasite is a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects. Datasite’s innovative products drive execution, while generating unique data insights to empower knowledge workers around the world to succeed across the entire project lifecycle.
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