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Intelligence &
Due Diligence

Background intelligence, market research and verification that inform critical business decisions — delivered with discretion and ethical rigour.

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Due Diligence

Essential in the process of Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Investments and for addressing various issues of domestic and multinational companies. Our comprehensive reports offer detailed, discreet and ethical business intelligence.

Each engagement covers reputation, background, integrity, regulatory and enforcement checks — structured to the depth required by the transaction or decision at hand.

→ Reputational background checks
→ Regulatory and enforcement checks
→ Business integrity verification
→ Pre-investment partner profiling
→ Key personnel integrity assessment
Typical Engagement Scope
Standard Due Diligence
Regulatory, litigation, and media screening. 5–7 business days.
Enhanced Due Diligence
Full source-level intelligence including on-ground verification. 10–14 days.
Integrity Due Diligence
Deep-dive on key individuals with confidential human source network. Custom timeline.
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Market Intelligence

Our professionals synthesise information from syndicated reports, secondary data, primary research studies, social media intelligence, industry experts, internal data and other sources to provide a complete and integrated view of the market.

We have delivered critical market intelligence for some of the world's most influential corporations — across sectors ranging from financial services to fast-moving consumer goods.

→ Competitive landscape mapping
→ Channel and distribution intelligence
→ Pricing and product benchmarking
→ Regulatory and policy monitoring
"We synthesise data so our clients don't have to guess — they decide."
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Background Verification

Thorough verification of credentials, employment history, references and personal backgrounds — enabling informed hiring decisions and reducing organisational risk before relationships are formed.

Employment
Verification of past employment records, designations and exit circumstances.
Education
Degree and certification checks directly with issuing institutions.
Criminal & Legal
Court records, police verification and regulatory sanction screening.
Engagements

Representative case studies

All engagements are anonymised. Client names and identifying details are withheld in keeping with our confidentiality obligations.

Due Diligence · M&A
Pre-acquisition integrity check on a mid-market manufacturing target in western India
A Singapore-based PE fund sought enhanced due diligence on a potential acquisition target prior to term sheet signing. The target's promoter had undisclosed regulatory proceedings and related-party transactions that had not surfaced in standard database checks.
Findings allowed the acquirer to renegotiate terms and obtain specific indemnities, saving an estimated 12% of deal value.
Market Intelligence · Entry Strategy
Competitive mapping for a UK-based risk consulting firm entering the Indian market
A London-headquartered firm needed a granular competitive landscape before entering India. We conducted on-ground interviews, mapped key players, fee structures, client segments and talent availability across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Intelligence directly shaped market entry strategy, target client segment selection and initial pricing architecture.
Background Verification · Senior Hire
Pre-hire verification for a CFO candidate at a family-owned conglomerate
A family office retained Advarise to verify the background of a shortlisted CFO candidate. On-ground checks revealed a material discrepancy in the candidate's claimed CPA designation and a civil dispute from a prior employer that had not been disclosed.
Hiring decision was reversed before contract execution, avoiding potential fiduciary exposure.

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