Context and Fraud MRI
Map the real exposure, then test documents and data for gaps, weaknesses and potential fraud indicators.
Integrity and governance risk advisory
Forward-looking integrity due diligence for investors
Investment changes a business – bringing new markets, people, partners, decisions and pressure – so a review of today's governance may say little about how the business will operate tomorrow. We help investors identify potential risks that come with scaling, right-size controls, prioritise what matters and build proportionate safeguards.
How we help
Where are you in the investment?
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Before investment: identify what really matters
Understand the real risks for this type of business in this context, then decide what should happen before, or soon after, investment.
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Active ownership: address gaps, scale safely
Build proportionate systems around how the company actually operates, then monitor progress and support implementation.
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Exit readiness: fix what buyer diligence will find
Review the business through a buyer's eyes while there is still time to close gaps, fix issues and build a defensible due diligence pack.
At any stage
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When something goes wrong: assess, investigate and respond
A concern, report or audit finding can surface at any stage. We help you assess what has happened, investigate where necessary and decide what to do next.
How we see risk
Assess the business in context, not against a generic checklist
A country score or policy review can be a useful starting point, but neither shows where this business will be exposed as it grows. We examine what it does, where and with whom; whether its controls fit that context; and how incentives, authority and behaviour affect what happens in practice.
See how we workBuilt for investors and the businesses they back
Investment, impact and portfolio-company teams often come to us when entering an unfamiliar market; considering a fast-changing business; or facing a question standard diligence has not answered.
What clients say
I worked with Rupert to conduct assessments and advise on integrity issues with our investment portfolio companies. He is particularly skilled at sensitively engaging with firm leadership on very tricky topics.
I appreciate working with Rupert on critical projects in high-risk areas. His expertise and adaptability are impressive. The quality of analysis provided us with a clear improvement plan for our investee; the sector insights were invaluable.
Structured integrity-risk analysis
Prioritise what matters without working through every document by hand
Ranulph maps the risks that fit the business, reviews documents and data for gaps, weaknesses and potential signs of fraud, then turns the findings into tailored questions and practical action. It can also reconcile competing action plans, support speak-up and investigation work, and help teams ask better questions across the whole portfolio.
Questions and action
Turn findings into tailored questions, a clear gap analysis and a practical action plan.
Harmoniser
Bring overlapping or conflicting requirements and action plans into one coherent set of work.
Oversight and response
Support monitoring, speak-up, investigations and better questions across the portfolio through Governator.
Insights and resources
Practical thinking and tools
Is it worth a conversation?
If you think we may be able to help, tell us a little about the situation. We will listen, ask a few questions and tell you whether we are the right fit; if not, we will say so and, where we can, point you in a more useful direction.
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