Due Diligence Investigations
Due Diligence Investigations for Individuals, Businesses and Investors
Cybertrace conducts intelligence-led investigations into investments, individuals, organisations, websites and online platforms, cryptocurrency and digital assets, and mergers and acquisitions. We verify claims, uncover hidden risks and deliver clear findings so you can make informed decisions before you commit.
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You Need Reliable Information Before Making an Important Decision
You’re considering an investment. Before committing funds, you need to verify that the opportunity, people and organisations involved are genuine and identify warning signs that may not be immediately apparent.
You’re entering a business relationship. A prospective partner, supplier, client or other counterparty can expose you to financial, legal, operational or reputational risk. Independent enquiries help you understand who you are dealing with before signing an agreement.
You need to assess an individual or organisation. Documents, professional profiles and public claims do not always reveal the full picture. Due diligence can identify inconsistencies, adverse history, undisclosed associations and potential conflicts of interest.
You’re buying, investing in or merging with a business. Significant transactions require a clear understanding of the organisation, its key people, reputation, digital footprint, connections and potential risks.
You’re considering an online or cryptocurrency opportunity. Websites, investment platforms and digital asset projects can appear highly credible while concealing ownership, false claims or links to previous misconduct.
Dan Halpin
Founder & CEO
Cybertrace is led by Founder and CEO Dan Halpin, who has more than two decades of experience in investigations, intelligence and security risk management across public and private sectors. His background includes work with Australian intelligence (ASIO), Australian Federal Police, and government agencies. This experience informs Cybertrace's practical, evidence-focused approach to cyber fraud and scam investigations.
- 20+ Years' Experience
- Australian Intelligence (ASIO)
- Australian Federal Police
Our Due Diligence Investigation Services
Every investigation is tailored to the decision being made, the subject involved and the level of risk. An investigation may focus on one area or combine several services to provide a clearer and more complete picture.
Investment Due Diligence We investigate the opportunity, the people and organisations behind it and the claims being made. Enquiries may examine business history, ownership, regulatory status, reputation, websites and connections to previous ventures. This helps private investors, businesses and advisers assess unfamiliar opportunities before committing funds.
Individual Due Diligence We investigate a person’s identity, professional history, business interests, directorships, court records and regulatory matters where available, media profile, social media activity and relevant associations. This is useful when assessing a founder, executive, prospective partner or other key individual before an appointment, investment or important relationship.
Organisation Due Diligence We investigate companies and other organisations to understand their ownership, management, corporate history, connected entities, reputation, legal or regulatory issues and online activity. Businesses, investors and advisers use this service before entering contracts, appointing suppliers, forming partnerships or placing significant trust in an organisation.
Website and Online Platform Due Diligence We assess whether a website, app or online platform is genuine and operates as claimed. Investigations may examine ownership, registration history, infrastructure, associated entities, connected domains, regulatory claims and links to previous activity. This is useful before dealing with an unfamiliar trading platform, marketplace, digital service or online business.
Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Due Diligence We investigate cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, investment platforms, tokens, wallets and the people or entities behind them. Enquiries may combine blockchain analysis, wallet risk intelligence, regulatory checks, corporate records, website forensics and online research. This supports investors, businesses and advisers before investing, partnering or completing a significant digital asset transaction.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Due Diligence Our investigative due diligence complements the legal, financial and commercial checks undertaken during a merger or acquisition. We examine the target organisation, key personnel, ownership, related entities, reputation, litigation, regulatory issues and digital footprint. This helps purchasers, investors and advisers decide whether to proceed, renegotiate the terms or withdraw from a transaction.
Due Diligence for Individuals, Businesses and Professional Advisers
Cybertrace works with individuals, businesses, law firms, professional advisers and investment groups. Depending on your needs, this may involve a focused check on a single claim, person or organisation, or a comprehensive investigation spanning multiple entities, assets and jurisdictions.
Individuals and Private Investors
We help private clients verify investment opportunities, investigate prospective business associates and assess unfamiliar websites or cryptocurrency projects. Each investigation focuses on the concerns and questions most relevant to the decision being made.
Businesses and Organisations
We assist businesses in assessing prospective partners, suppliers, clients, executives and acquisition targets. Enquiries can cover ownership, connected entities, reputation, litigation, regulatory issues and digital activity.
Lawyers and Professional Advisers
We provide investigative support to lawyers, accountants, insolvency practitioners, risk advisers and other professionals. Our investigations can address a specific question, support a broader matter or provide detailed findings for a commercial decision, dispute or legal proceeding.
Investment Firms, Private Equity and Corporate Decision-Makers
We support investment firms, private equity groups, family offices, boards and executives assessing significant opportunities and transactions. Investigations may extend across multiple companies, key people, jurisdictions, websites and digital assets to identify risks that conventional checks may not reveal.
Due Diligence That Goes Beyond Standard Checks
Effective due diligence often requires expertise across several investigative areas. Cybertrace brings together specialists in intelligence, corporate research, online investigations, website forensics and cryptocurrency tracing to examine each matter from the relevant angles.
Licensed and Experienced Investigators
Cybertrace has operated since 2015 as a fully licensed Australian private investigation firm. Our leadership team brings 46 years of combined experience across law enforcement, intelligence, cyber investigations and private-sector risk, providing the judgement needed to assess information in context rather than simply report search results.
Specialist Digital Capabilities
Corporate records may reveal only part of the picture. Our investigators can follow leads into websites, online infrastructure, social media, cryptocurrency activity and other digital sources, with specialists from different disciplines contributing as the investigation develops.
International Reach
People, organisations, investments and assets often extend across borders. Our team has experience developing leads across multiple jurisdictions and conducting lawful international enquiries where required and feasible.
Clear, Evidence-Focused Reporting
Information gathered across different areas is analysed together and presented in one coherent report. We distinguish verified information from potential warning signs, unresolved questions and limitations, helping you understand both the findings and their significance.
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How Our Due Diligence Investigations Work
Every matter starts with understanding the decision you need to make and the concerns you want addressed. We then define the scope, conduct targeted enquiries and provide clear findings to help you determine how to proceed.
- Initial Consultation We discuss the subject, relevant background, information already available and the questions you need answered.
- Proposal and Investigation Scope We provide a tailored proposal outlining the recommended scope, objectives, fee and estimated timeframe, based on your requirements, budget and the complexity of the matter.
- Investigation and Analysis Our investigators examine relevant records, corporate information, online activity, digital assets and other intelligence sources where applicable. Information is cross-checked and analysed to identify inconsistencies, undisclosed connections and potential warning signs.
- Reporting and Next Steps We provide a clear written report explaining our findings, the risks identified and any relevant limitations. If new concerns emerge, we can discuss further enquiries or expand the investigation where required.
We never share or sell your data — 100% confidential.
Due Diligence Investigation FAQs
A due diligence investigation independently examines the people, organisations and assets connected to a decision. It helps verify claims, identify undisclosed information and uncover risks that may not be apparent from the information provided to you.
The cost depends on the questions you need answered, the number of subjects involved, the jurisdictions covered and the complexity of the enquiries. Following an initial assessment, we provide a clear proposal outlining the recommended scope, fee and estimated timeframe.
A focused investigation into a single subject can generally be completed sooner than a complex matter involving multiple entities or countries. We provide an estimated turnaround time before the investigation begins.
You will receive a written report explaining the enquiries undertaken, the findings, identified risks and any relevant limitations. Where relevant, we may also recommend further enquiries or outline possible next steps.
Yes. Every enquiry is handled discreetly and confidentially, and we only proceed with your authorisation.
Yes. We regularly investigate people, organisations, websites, investments and digital assets with international connections.
No. Due diligence cannot identify every possible risk or guarantee the outcome of a decision. It can, however, uncover warning signs and reduce uncertainty, helping you make a more informed decision.
Not exactly. A background check provides a broader review of a person’s history, while individual due diligence is tailored to a particular decision, relationship or transaction. It can examine specific claims, business interests, directorships, associations, reputation and online activity in the context of the risk being assessed. If a general review is more appropriate, see our Background Check Investigations service.