Executive & Corporate Due Diligence in Atlanta
Before you buy a company, invest in one or take on a partner, the financials are only half the story. The other half is the people running it. We research the executives and owners behind a business, and the business itself, so you know whose track record you’re buying into.
Who it’s for: business buyers, investors, lenders, attorneys handling acquisitions, and companies considering a partnership or major contract.
What we check
- Executive history: identity, professional roles and claimed experience, verified against the record
- Past ventures: companies they've owned or run, including any that dissolved, went bankrupt or were sued
- Court records: civil lawsuits, judgments and relevant criminal court records, federal and state
- Financial red flags: business bankruptcies, tax liens, judgments and UCC filings
- Licenses & discipline: professional licenses, regulatory actions and enforcement history
- Public social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X and other public profiles, compared with filings and claims
- News & public statements: press coverage, interviews and documented controversies
- Conflicts of interest: undisclosed ties to competitors, suppliers or related companies
- The company itself: corporate filings, litigation, liens and regulatory history
- Interviews: former associates and industry contacts, with your approval and conducted openly
The CARA analysis
CARA is a structured way to profile the person behind a business: their Characteristics, Associations, Reputation and Affiliations. Each finding is tied to a source, so you see the documented record, not opinions.
Characteristics
Who they are on the record.
- Professional roles and titles, verified
- Licenses and credentials
- Litigation history: plaintiff and defendant
- Relevant criminal court records
- Awards and civic recognition
Associations
Who they do business with.
- Partners, co-founders and investors
- Other companies they own or run
- Former colleagues and key employees
- Related companies and their principals
Reputation
How others describe them, with sources.
- News coverage and public statements
- Industry and former-associate interviews
- Reviews and public complaints
- Disputes documented in court filings
Affiliations
Where their loyalties and obligations sit.
- Board seats and advisory roles
- Professional and trade associations
- Education and degrees, verified
- Nonprofit and foundation roles
Red flags we look for
A trail of closed companies
Prior businesses that dissolved after lawsuits, unpaid debts or regulatory trouble.
A story that doesn't match
Claims about experience, ownership or results that conflict with filings, records or press.
Hidden conflicts
Undisclosed ownership in competitors, suppliers or companies on the other side of the deal.
How it works
Scope
Confirm the transaction, the people and companies to research, and how the report will be used.
Research
Public records, filings, court records, news and public online content.
Verify
Confirm identities, resolve common-name matches and conduct approved interviews.
Report
Verified facts, allegations and open questions kept separate, with questions for further diligence.
What you receive
A written report with every finding tied to its source.
Turnaround
10-20 business days, depending on scope.
Pricing
Quoted in writing before work begins.
Atlanta Private investigator
Executive and corporate due diligence reports are prepared to evaluate a business transaction, investment or partnership. They are not consumer reports and may not be used to make employment, retention, credit, insurance or tenant decisions about any person; if the transaction involves a decision about an executive’s continued employment, tell us before we begin. We use lawfully accessible public records, public online content and interviews conducted without deception. We do not access private accounts or obtain credit reports without a permissible purpose. Southern Charm Investigations is licensed in Georgia (#PDC003053); work in other states may require coordination with investigators licensed there. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.