Business Details
Trusted Due Diligence Services for Investment Firms
For over three decades, we have specialized in delivering comprehensive due diligence services tailored to the needs of investment firms, corporate entities, and legal professionals. Our team combines investigative expertise rooted in FBI and U.S. Marshals Service methodologies to provide accurate, in-depth background investigations. We serve clients engaged in private equity deals, venture capital investments, executive hiring, and international due diligence, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.Our proprietary research processes and global network of specialists enable us to uncover critical information that protects our clients' interests. We maintain rigorous compliance with FCRA regulations while offering customized solutions that adapt to the unique demands of each engagement. Our commitment to operational excellence has established us as a trusted partner for high-stakes investigations across 80+ countries.
Services
Private Equity Due Diligence
Venture Capital Investigations
Executive Background Checks
International Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized due diligence experience
- Investigative team with FBI and U.S. Marshals Service backgrounds
- Global capabilities across 80+ countries
- FCRA-compliant executive background investigation processes
- Real-time red flag reporting during investigations
Services
Private Equity Due Diligence
Our private equity due diligence service provides comprehensive background investigations on management teams, founders, and investors. We identify critical risks through public records, regulatory filings, and industry-specific research. Our findings help clients assess deal viability and negotiate favorable terms.
Venture Capital Investments
We deliver targeted due diligence for venture capital firms focusing on startup founders and emerging companies. Our rapid assessment process identifies key risks while maintaining quick turnaround times. Our investigations cover regulatory history, professional reputation, and operational integrity.
Executive Hiring Background Checks
Our executive background checks provide complete profiles of C-suite candidates and board members. We verify professional history, regulatory compliance, and personal conduct through database analysis and reference interviews. All investigations maintain FCRA compliance standards.
International Due Diligence
We conduct cross-border investigations in 80+ countries using former federal agents and local specialists. Our process includes public record verification, regulatory checks, and cultural context analysis. We deliver findings in standardized English reports without translation requirements.
Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence
Our M&A due diligence service identifies reputational and operational risks in merger and acquisition targets. We investigate key personnel, corporate history, and regulatory compliance. Our findings help clients assess integration risks and valuation accuracy.
People
Kenneth S. Springer
Founder and Senior Advisor
As founder, Kenneth established our investigative framework using his federal law enforcement experience. He continues guiding strategic initiatives while maintaining industry relationships developed over three decades in due diligence.
Kenneth H. Springer
Chief Executive Officer
Leading daily operations, Kenneth H. Springer oversees service delivery and client relations. He has expanded our global capabilities while maintaining the investigative standards established at our founding.
Joelle Scott
Chief Operating Officer
Joelle manages operational efficiency across investigations. With extensive experience in due diligence processes, she ensures consistent service quality while implementing technological advancements in our research methodologies.
Timothy Clinton
Vice President of Sales
Timothy returned after 25 years with the U.S. Marshals Service. He developed our Investigative Analyst role and now leads sales efforts, combining field experience with client relationship management.
Joseph Cullen
Legal Editor and General Counsel
Joseph ensures regulatory compliance across investigations. His legal expertise maintains our adherence to FCRA requirements while providing critical analysis of complex legal records in due diligence cases.
Questions
What due diligence services do you specialize in?
We specialize in private equity due diligence, venture capital investigations, executive background checks, international due diligence, and M&A due diligence services.
How does your investigative process work?
Our process involves public record research, database analysis, expert interviews, and real-time reporting to deliver comprehensive due diligence findings.
Are your investigations FCRA compliant?
Yes, all our executive background investigations strictly adhere to FCRA regulations and industry compliance standards.
Do you operate internationally?
We conduct investigations in over 80 countries through our global network of former federal agents and local partners.
What makes your firm different?
Our team's FBI and U.S. Marshals Service experience combined with proprietary research methodologies delivers unique investigative depth.
How quickly can you complete an investigation?
Standard turnaround times vary by scope, but we offer expedited services for urgent due diligence requirements.
