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before you commit.

Veridus delivers research-grade corporate intelligence and due diligence on entities operating across Africa's energy and trading sectors.

Accra, Ghana  ·  Serving investors, lenders & law firms across West Africa

12+ Years of African market intelligence
200+ Counterparty investigations conducted
6 West African jurisdictions covered
100% Evidence-based, source-verified reporting

Most African due diligence is dangerously shallow.

The petroleum trading company looks legitimate on paper. The directors are listed. A website exists. But behind the surface — shell structures in the UAE, dormant UK entities, nominee directors, beneficial owners buried behind nominees — the picture is entirely different.

Global firms like Kroll and Control Risks are priced beyond reach for most transactions. Generic African providers run surface-level OSINT and call it intelligence. Neither serves you when the deal actually matters.

Common exposure points
  • Shell companies registered in offshore jurisdictions
  • UK or UAE entities with dormant trading histories
  • Petroleum companies with undisclosed beneficial owners
  • Cross-border operators with forged regulatory credentials
  • Counterparties subject to undisclosed sanctions or litigation
The Veridus difference

Research-grade intelligence at an accessible price point.

We combine proprietary source networks, registry-level document retrieval, and forensic analysis to produce reports that hold up under legal scrutiny — not OSINT summaries dressed as intelligence.

Primary source verification, not just web search
Corporate registry filings across 6+ African jurisdictions
Transparent pricing — no billable-hour surprises
Reports structured for legal and board-level review

What we investigate.

Every engagement is conducted with the rigour of a Tier 1 firm. We specialise in Africa's most opaque sectors, where standard databases fall short.

01

Corporate Due Diligence

Full-spectrum background investigation on counterparties — beneficial ownership structures, directorial histories, litigation exposure, and regulatory standing. Covers entities registered in Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, UAE, and the UK.

Energy Trading Finance
02

Shell Company Exposure

Forensic analysis of entity structures designed to obscure. We trace nominee directors, offshore holding chains, and dormant shelf companies to identify the actual controlling parties and associated risk flags.

Petroleum Cross-border
03

Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening

Systematic screening against OFAC, EU, UN, and UK sanctions lists combined with structured adverse media analysis across English, French, and Arabic-language sources. Delivered as a concise, audit-ready report.

All sectors
04

Transaction Intelligence

Pre-deal intelligence for investors, private equity, and lenders entering West African markets. Includes counterparty risk assessment, sector-specific red flag analysis, and executive-level briefing documents.

PE / VC Banking Legal
05

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous surveillance of entities post-onboarding. We alert clients to material changes in corporate structure, new directorships, adverse press, or sanctions exposure as they emerge — not months later.

All clients

The intelligence gap between looking and knowing.

Others offer
  • Surface-level OSINT from public databases
  • Tier 1 firm rates ($25,000+ per report)
  • Generic global coverage without local depth
  • Reports that don't hold up under legal review
  • Opaque billable-hour pricing structures
Veridus delivers
  • Primary-source evidence: registry filings, court records, interviews
  • Transparent, fixed-scope pricing — no billable surprises
  • West Africa specialist — local source networks across 6 jurisdictions
  • Reports structured for board, legal, and regulatory audiences
  • Turnaround in 5–10 business days for standard engagements

Due diligence in African markets isn't optional — it's the difference between a profitable partnership and an existential liability. The information exists. You just need someone who knows where to look.

— Veridus Intelligence Briefing, 2024
Intelligence File
REF: VDI-2024-GH-001
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject entity Anckmor
Jurisdiction Ghana / Cross-border
Sector Energy / Trading
Status Investigation ongoing

When a counterparty's credentials don't survive scrutiny.

An engagement was initiated to investigate Anckmor, a business entity operating in Ghana's trading sector. Initial indicators — company filings, directorial disclosures, and stated business activities — raised material questions that warranted structured investigation.

Veridus is conducting a comprehensive review of corporate structure, beneficial ownership, financial history, and regulatory standing. The investigation applies our full methodology: primary-source document retrieval, structured source interviews, and cross-referencing against regional intelligence networks.

Details of active investigations are not disclosed publicly. This brief illustrates our methodology and the depth of enquiry Veridus brings to every engagement.

Investigation scope
Corporate registry review
Directorial history analysis
Sanctions & adverse media screening
Beneficial ownership mapping
Source interview programme
Final intelligence report

Every transaction deserves certainty.

Tell us who you need to investigate. We will confirm scope, timeline, and pricing within 24 hours — and begin immediately upon instruction.

Strict confidentiality on all engagements
Fixed-scope pricing confirmed before work begins
5–10 business days standard turnaround