verify. Interpret. decide.

Know who you’re dealing with — before you commit.

We help investors perform institutional-grade due diligence across Southeast Asia — verifying partners, uncovering risks, and ensuring every deal is built on solid ground.

1200+

Due Diligence Investigations Completed Across ASEAN

3400+

Critical Red Flags Uncovered

200+

Local Investigators, Legal & Corporate Sources

1200+

Due Diligence Investigations Completed Across ASEAN

8000+

Due Diligence Case Opened

1200+

Due Diligence Investigations Completed Across ASEAN

3400+

Critical Red Flags Uncovered

200+

Local Investigators, Legal & Corporate Sources

the problem

Most deals look fine until they’re not.

On paper, it all checks out. In Southeast Asia, what matters most is often hidden.

Undisclosed information

Crucial details are often kept hidden

Undocumented agreements

Key procedures are not recorded.

Non-english documents

Information not available in English.

The reality

The real risks are beneath the surface.

Ownership isn’t always what it seems

Nominees and layered structures hide who actually controls the business

Local issues don’t show up in standard checks

Legal disputes, regulatory exposure, and reputational risks stay hidden

What’s presented ≠ what exists

Operations, scale, and performance are often misrepresented

Access is the real barrier

The truth exists — but not in a way you can find, verify, or interpret

Records lag reality by years

Filings, registries, and databases reflect what was declared — not what's happening now

The deal team isn't always the decision maker

Silent partners, family influence, and political connections rarely appear on any document

Cross-border structures obscure accountability

BVI holdcos, Singapore intermediaries, and offshore layers make true ownership nearly untraceable

Reputation travels by word of mouth here

The most important intelligence about a counterparty in SEA is never written down anywhere

what we do

We show you what you can’t see yourself.

Behind every Groundwork report is a network of on-the-ground due diligence M&A investigators across Southeast Asia — checking, verifying, and digging to provide you with the the full picture.

We verify

Who owns the business

UBO mapping, shareholder registers & nominee structures

How it is structured

Entity hierarchy, subsidiaries & cross-border arrangements

What risks exist beneath the surface

Litigation, sanctions, adverse media & reputational exposure

Whether it's worth moving forward

Risk-rated summary with a clear go / no-go signal

Financial health & solvency signals

Credit indicators, filing history & balance sheet red flags

Regulatory & compliance standing

Licensing status, regulatory actions & industry obligations

Key people & their track records

Director backgrounds, PEP screening & conflict-of-interest checks

Discretion & Independence

You remain completely Anonymous

Every investigation is designed to protect your identity, your intent, and your leverage in the deal.We operate independently — without signalling to the target that due diligence is being conducted.

No direct signalling to the target

We avoid approaches that reveal an investigation is underway

Independent local operators

Work is carried out through trusted, on-the-ground professionals with no visible link to you

Controlled information channels

Research and verification are conducted in a way that prevents attribution

Strict confidentiality protocols

Your identity and findings are compartmentalised and never disclosed

how it works

Simple process. Clear outcome.

STEP 01:
Submit the target

Share who or what you are evaluating, a company, individual, or deal.

STEP 02:
We investigate across jurisdictions

Structured, multi-layered investigation tailored to deal size and risk.

STEP 03:
Verification & Analysis

Clear findings, risk summary, and guidance you can act on.

STEP 04:
Make the call with full visibility

Use the report to move forward, renegotiate, or walk away

testimonials

Customer Testimonials

Our clients are at the center of everything we do. We consider each project not just a construction endeavor, but a collaborative journey with you.

We were ready to proceed with the acquisition based on what we had reviewed internally. Their investigation surfaced ownership inconsistencies and ongoing legal exposure that hadn’t been disclosed. It completely changed our view of the deal and ultimately saved us from a costly mistake.”

James Carter, Investment Director

They uncovered relationships and risk factors that wouldn’t appear in any standard due diligence process. Having that level of clarity allowed us to renegotiate from a much stronger position, with a clear understanding of what we were actually taking on.

Lina Tan, Private Equity Associate

What stood out was their ability to verify things that are usually inaccessible. They went beyond surface-level checks and gave us a view into how the business actually operates on the ground. That insight is difficult to find elsewhere.”

David Lim, Family Office Principal

Discretion was critical for us, and they handled it exactly as needed. The work was thorough, well-structured, and grounded in local reality. We now involve them whenever we’re evaluating opportunities in markets where visibility is limited.

Omar Haddad, Corporate Lead

The report was clear, direct, and genuinely useful. It didn’t just highlight risks—it explained the implications behind them and how they could impact the deal. That made it far easier for us to make a confident decision.

Rachel Nguyen, Venture Partner

We decided to walk away from a deal based on their findings. At the time, it was a difficult call, but in hindsight it protected us from significant financial and reputational risk. That alone made the engagement worthwhile.

Marcus Lee, Managing Director

We had already completed standard due diligence and everything appeared in order. Their work revealed gaps between what was presented and what actually existed on the ground. That additional layer of insight changed how we approached the transaction.

Andrew Koh, Investment Manager

What they delivered went far beyond verification. It gave us a clear, on-the-ground understanding of the people, structure, and risks behind the deal. That level of clarity is rare, and it directly influenced our decision-making.

Sarah Lim, Strategy & Investments Lead