Vcheck Blog: Due Diligence Insights for Private Equity
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Reputational Risk Posed by Marketing Influencers: Social Media Background Checks October 23, 2024 In today’s market, where 70-80% of a company’s market value comes from its public image, protecting that brand is critical. The dangers of marketing influencers can be severe, with millions of dollars and company’s reputations on the line. In 2023 alone, the influencer marketing industry was worth over $21 billion, with 88% of marketers using it or planning to boost their […] -
Hezbollah’s Supply Chain Woes October 9, 2024 19-minute listen Dan Harris, a founding member of the international law firm Harris Sliwoski, came on RiskWatch to discuss the Hezbollah exploding pager attack and how it can be a case study for what happens when you don’t vet your supply chain and conduct proper due diligence, especially when faced with glaring red flags. At Harris Sliwoski, Dan represents […] -
Vcheck’s international due diligence uncovers ownership concerns for a Libyan oil company October 9, 2024 A U.S. company was considering doing business with a Libyan oil company and asked Vcheck to conduct international third-party due diligence on the firm. Vcheck’s client was curious about the oil firm’s stakeholders, experience, and affiliations… -
Vcheck Announced as a Finalist in the M&A Advisor Awards October 1, 2024 New York, New York, September 31, 2024 – Vcheck, a leading provider of due diligence and risk management services, is a finalist for Due Diligence Firm of the Year at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. This recognition underscores Vcheck’s commitment to technical innovation and our pivotal role in supporting successful mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Advisor Awards celebrate […] -
Insider Threat Risk Posed by 2024 Presidential Election: ID Verification Solutions & Reputational Risk September 25, 2024 Businesses beware: Foreign threat actor risk is up in the United States. Widespread use of A.I. and generative tools allow foreign threat actors to target individuals and firms, launder their activities, and leak U.S. intellectual property. And, because of the impending presidential election, firms are at increased risk of cybersecurity leaks and insider threats. According […] -
Building the A-Team: Vcheck’s Approach to Holistic Talent Recruitment September 20, 2024 Vcheck has grown exponentially over its tenure–2,500% since our founding. Even just this year, Vcheck’s headcount grew by 68%. While exciting and fulfilling for our employees, this growth presents our People team with a unique problem: How do we maintain an efficient, thorough, and fair interview experience for all candidates? Our People team saw their […]