Papersend

Papersend – The Modern Way to Share & Track Documents

Sharing important documents shouldn’t be a black hole—you should know who’s viewing them, how they’re engaging, and whether they’re really interested. Whether you're a startup founder, investor, or business professional, you’ve likely sent out pitch decks, financial reports, or contracts without knowing what happens next.

That’s where Papersend changes the game.

With Papersend, you can share documents securely, track engagement in real time, and maintain full control over your files—without the risk of unauthorized access or data leaks. It’s built for professionals who need more than just a link to a file.

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And the Tech Stack?

Unlike most modern tools built with Next.js, React, and Vercel, I’ve taken a different route - sticking to the good-old Client-Side Rendering (CSR) approach with Angular.

• Angular 19

• PrimeNG – Component Library

• TailwindCSS – Styling

• Supabase – Backend

• Resend – Email Delivery

• Polar.sh – Payment Processing

• Cloudflare Pages – Deployment

Read more about the tech stack at the end of this post.

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Why Papersend?

Secure Document Sharing – Control who accesses your files with password protection, email verification, link expiration, and one-device restrictions. Keep your confidential documents safe from unauthorized forwarding or leaks.

Real-Time Document Tracking – Get detailed analytics: see who opened your document, how long they viewed each page, and when they revisited it. No more guessing if your pitch deck was read—know for sure.

Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) for Startups & Professionals – Easily set up branded, secure data rooms for fundraising, due diligence, M&A, and confidential business operations - without outdated or overpriced enterprise solutions.

Pitch Deck Sharing with Insights – Send your deck to investors and get real-time notifications when they engage. Know when they’re interested, so you can follow up at the perfect moment.

Prevent PDF Forwarding & Data Leaks – Disable downloads, watermark documents, and restrict access to ensure your files stay exactly where you want them.

Custom Branding & Professional Links – Share documents with a custom domain and branding, making your startup look polished and professional.

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Who Uses Papersend?

• Startup Founders & Investors – Share pitch decks, term sheets, and business plans, and track investor engagement in real time.

• Legal & Finance Teams – Send contracts, compliance documents, and financial reports with built-in security and tracking.

• Sales & Business Teams – Share proposals and business materials while tracking engagement to follow up with leads more effectively.

• M&A & Due Diligence Teams – Manage sensitive deals in a secure, easy-to-use Virtual Data Room (VDR) without enterprise complexity.

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Why Not Just Use Google Drive or Email Attachments?

Traditional file-sharing tools are great—until you need control.

No tracking: Once you send a file via email or Google Drive, you have no idea who viewed it or how engaged they were.

No security: Email attachments and open file links can be forwarded freely, putting confidential documents at risk.

No branding: Generic file links don’t reflect your brand’s professionalism.

With Papersend, you get:

• Security-first sharing with full control over access

• Live engagement tracking so you always know who’s viewing your files

• Branded Virtual Data Rooms for professional, seamless document management

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What are you waiting for? It's free

If you’re tired of sending documents into the void and wondering if they were ever read, it’s time to try Papersend. Secure your files, track engagement, and share documents with confidence.

➡️ Try it free today at https://papersend.io/

PS: If you’d like to test out some features that normally require a paid plan, just let me know - I’d be happy to give you access so you can explore more. :)

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The Struggles of an Angular-Based Tech Stack

I've built several SaaS applications and internal tools with Angular, and while I’ve given React/Next.js a shot, it never really clicked for me. Coming from an Angular-first background, the shift felt unnatural.

The Angular community is significantly smaller compared to the vast Next.js/React ecosystem, which has essentially become the default choice—especially with Vercel’s dominance. This means fewer ready-made solutions, more debugging, and extra effort in finding well-maintained frameworks or component libraries.

If you browse dev communities like Reddit or similar, you’ll find an endless supply of boilerplates and full-stack templates—but they’re almost always for Next.js/React. With Angular, you often have to build everything from the ground up. Many of the Angular boilerplates that do exist tend to be outdated or too generic, requiring a lot of customization to fit modern needs.

That said, I enjoy the structured approach Angular offers, and despite the extra legwork, it remains my framework of choice.