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In an environment where strategic decisions depend on the reliability of partners, suppliers and employees, transparency is an imperative. Rigorous background assessments help to anticipate legal, financial and reputational risks before they compromise a company's business.
At Semkel, we conduct in-depth investigations to secure your strategic choices, whether in the context of a merger-acquisition, a commercial partnership or a sensitive recruitment. Thanks to an approach combining business intelligence, OSINT analysis and specialized investigations, we detect grey areas and identify hidden risk factors.
By anticipating vulnerabilities and validating the integrity of the players involved, we enable our customers to operate with complete confidence and safeguard their strategic assets against the risks of fraud, corruption or reputational damage.
Thanks to its expertise in business intelligence and open-source information, our teams can draw up the most exhaustive profiles of individuals and companies.
In-depth investigations of executives and shareholders - Identification of conflicts of interest and litigious antecedents - Identification of PEPs, beneficial owners and conflicts of interest
Assessment of regulatory, compliance, reputational and cyber risks - Identification of financial and legal vulnerabilities
Global compliance and KYC (Know Your Customer) databases - Network analysis and deep/dark web investigation.
An investment fund is about to inject 50 million euros into a fast-growing technology start-up. The target company is showing promising profitability, but doubts remain and verification is required.
Our approach
Results
Our investigation revealed that one of the co-founders was involved in legal proceedings for tax fraud in another country, which could affect the company's financial stability. Thanks to this preventive due diligence, the fund adapts its investment offer by requiring additional guarantees and a reorganization of governance before finalizing the operation.
A leading European manufacturer is about to enter into a strategic partnership with an American supplier to secure its supply of critical components. However, recent changes in the supplier's shareholder structure are raising concerns about its independence and sustainability.
Our approach
Results
Our investigation revealed that the supplier's main shareholder also holds shares in a competing company, thus creating a potential conflict of interest. The industrialist adapts his strategy by diversifying his sources of supply and negotiating contractual protection clauses to guarantee the exclusivity of certain components.
A company in the energy & infrastructure sector is looking for a new cybersecurity manager to strengthen the protection of its critical assets. The successful candidate has international experience and a solid network, but given the sensitivity of the position, the company wants to be sure of his integrity and real expertise before finalizing the hire.
Our approach
Results
The survey confirms that the candidate has the skills and experience advertised, and a solid reputation with previous employers. In addition, the analysis highlights a history of successful strategic collaborations, reinforcing the profile's credibility.
M&A due-diligence enables investors to validate the investment or acquisition opportunity.
We adapt the scope of our missions to the customer's requirements and the type of operation.
Background-checking ensures that a future employee is suited to the requirements of the position, and verifies that the elements of the CV are in line with reality.
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