Our due diligence investigation services are designed to assess the background and reputation of a potential business partner(s) or key player(s) in a venture before entering into a substantial financial relationship.
We assist venture capital firms, private equity firms, investment banks, wealthy individual investors and financial institutions understand the risks before entering into a joint venture, merger, acquisition or a significant financial or investment transaction.
We utilize ethical and lawful information-gathering methods, using technological sources, open-source and proprietary databases and information developed through human intelligence to develop information on the reputations of individuals and companies to protect our clients interests.
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What is a Due Diligence Investigation
“Due diligence investigation” is a phrase that varies in meaning among different business organizations and industries. From the perspective of a venture capitalist or a private equity investment manager, it’s about assessing the business model, conducting market research and talking to the market. For an accountant, it may be analyzing the books and records. From […]
The Moneyball Approach to Due Diligence Investigations
This weekend, many moviegoers and avid baseball fans around the country will be taking some time away from the grind of daily life to see Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill star in the film “Moneyball,” based on the 2003 Michael Lewis best seller that catapulted the Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane into the most […]
Family Office Due Diligence Background Checks
A due diligence background check on potential investments can help your family office preserve wealth and protect assets for generations to come. Frauds, Ponzi Schemes and Financial Fraudsters The news is filled with stories of some of the most sophisticated investors in the world being duped by investment frauds, Ponzi schemes and financial fraudsters. While […]
Utilizing a Private Investigator for your Investigative Due Diligence
“Due Diligence” is a phrase that varies in meaning between different business organizations and industries, but from a private investigator’s perspective, investigative due diligence most commonly refers to the assessment of the background and reputation of a potential business partner(s) or key player(s) in a venture before parties enter into a substantial financial relationship. Investigative […]
Due Diligence Background Investigation for Private Equity Firms
One of the most overlooked areas in a private equity transaction is a due diligence background investigation on the key players or principals part of the transaction. The purpose of the due diligence background investigation is to evaluate the integrity of individuals – both personally and professionally – that you are going to be doing business […]
Tips to Avoid an Investment Fraud or Ponzi Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently initiated a program to educate both first-time investors and seasoned professionals on the identification of various red flags of investment fraud to conduct a “do-it-yourself” due diligence investigation. While the SEC outlines several important ways to avoid falling victim to an investment advisor fraud, (e.g. “pump and […]