Discreet · Accurate · Trusted

Before you trust. Before you invest. Before you act.

Know who. Know what. Know the risk.

Discreet, human-led intelligence for people and organisations making decisions where getting it wrong carries a cost.

Clarity today. For a safer tomorrow.

WHY VERITRACE

Research you can examine

We assess sources, corroborate findings where possible and explain what remains uncertain.

Human-led

Experienced research and analytical judgement, not simply automated database results.

Source-led

Findings supported by identifiable sources and corroborated wherever possible.

Lawful

Research conducted using publicly available and lawfully obtained information.

Discreet

Sensitive enquiries handled with confidentiality and care.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Research for the decision ahead

SUPPLIERS

Before signing or paying

Check an overseas supplier’s identity, ownership and selected trading claims.

Supplier verification

PARTNERS

Before a new relationship

Understand who controls a potential partner and where material uncertainty remains.

Partner due diligence

HUMANITARIAN TEAMS

Before deploying staff

Assess relevant threats and operating constraints, with questions for local confirmation.

Pre-deployment intelligence

PERSONAL ATTENTION

Discuss your requirement with the founders

Anthony Merrill and Vivienne Westwood lead VeriTrace. We agree the question, scope and fees with you before research begins, and explain the findings and their limitations.

Meet the founders · Discuss a requirement

HOW WE WORK

The VeriTrace Method

A structured approach that turns information into intelligence you can use to make informed decisions.

  1. Discover

    Understand the question, the context and the decision you need to make.

  2. Verify

    Research relevant information and assess sources for reliability and accuracy.

  3. Connect

    Identify relevant relationships, associations and connections between findings.

  4. Assess

    Evaluate the findings, their significance and the risks they may indicate.

  5. Report

    Present clear, structured intelligence to support your next decision.

THE INTELLIGENCE OUTPUT

Intelligence you can act on

VERITRACE INTELLIGENCE

CONFIDENTIAL

Intelligence Report

Executive Intelligence Briefing

Executive Summary
Verified Findings
Connections
Risk Picture
Source Trail

Clear enough for the boardroom. Detailed enough to withstand scrutiny.

WHO WE HELP

Intelligence for decisions that matter

VeriTrace supports people and organisations who need a clearer understanding of the people, businesses and risks around them.

BUSINESS

Corporate & Investment

Intelligence to support due diligence, business relationships and investment decisions.

PROFESSIONAL

Legal & Professional

Research and verified information to help inform professional assessments and client matters.

PRIVATE

Private Clients

Discreet intelligence for individuals facing important personal or business decisions.

SECURITY & IMPACT

Security & NGOs

Intelligence support for security-related needs and organisations working in humanitarian contexts.

CREDENTIALS & TRUST

Professional standards. Discreet intelligence.

VeriTrace Intelligence operates with a commitment to professional standards, discretion and responsible research.

ICO Registered

Registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

Member of ASIS International

Global membership body for security professionals.

OSMOSIS Community Member

Professional network for OSINT practitioners.

VeriTrace Intelligence Limited · Registered in England & Wales · Company No. 17305629

People Insight Impact Legacy

The decisions made today shape what comes next

Clarity today. For a safer tomorrow.

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