The simplest way to share private investor video updates in 2026
Startup founders and CFOs increasingly send video investor updates instead of text memos, but hosting them securely is surprisingly difficult. YouTube unlisted videos have no real access control — any recipient can forward the link to anyone. Vimeo offers password protection but the bandwidth cap creates unpredictable costs. Google Drive requires viewers to have Google accounts and the playback experience is poor. Email attachments fail for large files. The content is sensitive (financial data, strategy, forward-looking statements), so "close enough" security is not acceptable.
Record your update with any tool (Loom, Riverside, QuickTime, your phone) and upload the file. Any format is accepted.
Toggle password protection on and set a password. Optionally add signed URL expiration so links only work for a limited time.
Send the link and password to your investor list. Viewers see a clean password prompt, enter the password, and watch immediately. No account creation required.
Check your analytics to see how many viewers watched, how long they watched, and from what locations. Follow up with investors who did not open the update.
Investor updates build trust and maintain relationships between funding rounds. Video updates are more personal and efficient than written memos, but only if the delivery is professional and the content is secured. Password-gated, branded video with view tracking lets you send updates with confidence and know who engaged with them.
YouTube unlisted has no access control and looks unprofessional for investor communications. Vimeo supports password protection but bandwidth caps create cost uncertainty. Loom is convenient for recording but lacks the privacy controls needed for sensitive financial content. Google Drive requires Google accounts and has poor playback UX.