Intelligence before the fieldwork.
Desktop investigations collect intelligence and verify information from open sources, government databases, litigation history, press records, and institutional archives. They are a foundational first step in most investigations and corporate due-diligence processes.
Desktop research offers quick insight with low operational risk — the smart, low-cost move before committing to any in-field work.
- Public & restricted record review
- Regulatory & legal status checks
- Entity & ownership mapping
- Social media & internet profiling
- Litigation & criminal record review
- Cross-border verification (Mexico, U.S., Latin America)
Quick insight, low operational risk.
Desktop research is ideal when you need answers fast and discreetly, before any fieldwork begins.
Pre-investment risk
Assess risk before you invest, transact, or sign.
Early-stage litigation
Litigation support and early-stage investigations that shape strategy.
Due diligence
Vendor, employee, or partner due diligence done quietly.
Reputation & KYC
Reputation screening and enhanced KYC for compliance teams.
A clear, five-step workflow.
What it costs.
Most desktop investigations start from $1,000 USD and complete in 3–7 business days, depending on jurisdiction and depth. Fieldwork, if it becomes necessary, is $600 USD per day per investigator.
- International verifications
- Multiple entities or jurisdictions
- Archived or hard-to-access records
- Translation & legal review
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GrayCat PI works exclusively in Mexico with licensed professionals who operate with transparency, discretion, and results. We respond within 24 hours.
We work across all 32 Mexican states — check availability in your area.
EN · ES · FR · AR — reviewed privately, the subject is never notified