What 5 Stones intelligence does

5 Stones intelligence (5Si) is a private professional services firm founded in 2009, headquartered in Washington D.C. and Miami, Florida, with additional offices in New York, London, and Jerusalem. The company operates what it describes as the world's largest private HUMINT (Human Intelligence) network, comprising 200+ specialists drawn from former DEA, FBI, CIA, NSA, ATF, IRS-CI, HSI, Secret Service, U.S. Military Special Operations, and UK NCA/Metropolitan Police personnel. 5Si serves primarily as a prime contractor to U.S. federal agencies — most notably the Department of Justice (AFISS-2, $622M over 5 years awarded 2025; predecessor AFISS-1, $625M over 7 years awarded 2016), the U.S. Treasury (IRS-CI SAISS training program since 2023), the Department of State Bureau of INL (Royal Bahamas Police Force program, 2023-2026), the Intelligence Community, and DoD — delivering specialized financial investigative services, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism intelligence, asset forfeiture support, and training.

The company's service portfolio spans the full intelligence lifecycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination), complex global investigations, an Asset Capture Program that has reportedly identified and seized criminal assets exceeding $250M USD, operational support including USG Special Activity Programs, protective services, surveillance, forensic accounting, and law firm support. Proprietary technology includes the patent-pending A.T.C. Intel-Network™ — described as the first intelligence system purpose-built for protection of Judeo-Christian worship centers, schools, and businesses — and an AI for Law Enforcement training module that teaches agencies to build their own CJIS-compliant AI case assistants using Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and Google Vertex Assured Workloads, leveraging commercial AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft 365 Copilot).

Commercially, 5Si sells investigative, protective intelligence, and security services directly to corporations, law firms, religious institutions, and private clients, with a distinctive brand positioning as a Judeo-Christian principled company. GTM is enterprise field sales driven, with distribution through GSA MAS and GSA OASIS+ contract vehicles for federal work and direct client engagement for commercial accounts. Notable accolades include consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition (2018, 2019, 2020) and a King's Police Medal awarded to UK lead Helene Miller. The firm operates a wholly-owned nonprofit affiliate, Warriors-Walk (501(c)(3)). No external funding rounds are disclosed; the company is founder/owner-operated with David Tinsley as Founder/Chairman and Brian J. Talay as CEO.

Name

5 Stones intelligence

Legal name

5 Stones intelligence

Website

https://5stonesintelligence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

5 Stones intelligence (5Si) is a private professional services firm operating the world's largest private HUMINT network, delivering intelligence, investigations, and security services to U.S. federal agencies, corporations, religious institutions, and law firms globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government and Corporate Intelligence Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Intelligence (Strategic, Tactical & Technical) (BPAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Intelligence services
• Investigative services
• HUMINT operations
• Law enforcement support
• Asset forfeiture investigations

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Prime contractor services to U.S. Department of Justice (AFISS-2, AFISS-1), Treasury Department, and other federal agencies for specialized financial investigative services, training, and intelligence support. Multi-year contract vehicles with significant values.
2. Corporate/Commercial Intelligence Services: Investigative services, protective intelligence, financial intelligence, and security services for corporate clients, businesses, churches, synagogues, schools, and private clients.
3. Law Enforcement AI Training & Enablement: Training programs for state and local law enforcement agencies to build their own AI capabilities, with grant funding support through Byrne JAG, HIDTA, and forfeiture dollars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

5 Stones intelligence (5Si) is a professional services firm that delivers intelligence, investigations, asset capture, operational support, training, and protective security services to U.S. federal agencies and corporate clients. The company leverages what it describes as the world's largest private HUMINT (Human Intelligence) network, staffed by more than 200 specialists drawn from former DEA, FBI, CIA, NSA, HSI, ATF, IRS, and military special operations roles. Core engagements are delivered as prime contractor on multi-year government vehicles and as direct-bill consulting for corporations, religious institutions, and law firms.

Product overview

5 Stones intelligence (5Si) is a premier professional services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of intelligence, investigative, and security services. The core offerings include Intelligence services (HUMINT Programs, Financial Intelligence, Protective Intelligence, Geo-Political Analysis, Technical Intelligence, Forensic Technical Intelligence, and Intelligence Collection), Investigative Services (Cyber Investigations, Financial Investigations, Corporate Due Diligence, Fraud Investigations, Background Investigations, Threat Assessments), the Asset Capture Program for illicit asset seizure, and Operational Support including USG Special Activity Program Support. The company has developed proprietary technology including the patent-pending A.T.C. Intel-Network™ for protection of Judeo-Christian worship centers. A key module is the AI for Law Enforcement program, which trains state and local agencies to build their own internal AI within CJIS-compliant boundaries. Additional services encompass Law Firm of Counsel Support, Surveillance Services, Church & Synagogue Security Services, Training programs (including IRS-CI SAISS and Department of State INL programs), and a Project Management Office. The company maintains the world's largest private HUMINT network and operates as prime contractor for DOJ AFISS-2 ($622M) and IRS-CI training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warriors-Walk: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization uniting Law Enforcement, Special Operations, Military, and the Intelligence Community in Head and Heart—grounded in Judeo-Christian principles.
• A.T.C. Intel-Network™

Products and services

• Intelligence Full-cycle intelligence services spanning the intelligence lifecycle (planning/direction, collection, processing/exploitation, analysis/production, and dissemination). Supports government and commercial clients with HUMINT capabilities, analytical expertise, and access to strategic networks.
• Investigative Services Complex global investigations conducted by former DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS, HSI, CIA, NSA, NYPD, and international law enforcement professionals. Includes financial due diligence, forensic investigations, counterfeit trademark violations, athlete anti-doping investigations, undercover operations, and cyber investigations.
• Asset Capture Program Scalable solutions for capture of illicit assets for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Financial investigations and UC money laundering experience identifying, mapping, and seizing criminal assets exceeding $250 million USD.
• Operational Support Highly complex and sensitive mission implementation within the U.S. and overseas. Includes USG Special Activity Program Support, Competitive Business Intelligence, Financial Intelligence, Geo-Political Analysis, and Technical Intelligence services.
• Law Firm of Counsel Support Investigative, intelligence, and analysis support for law firms and global affiliates. Blended approach of investigation and intelligence collection for legal practice areas including finance, compliance, corporate governance, and financial transactions.
• Surveillance Services Strategic surveillance capabilities including physical and technical surveillance services, multi-asset coordination, behavioral analysis, target analysis, and protective intelligence development. Includes counter-surveillance and TSCM services.
• Church and Synagogue Security Services Security and intelligence services specifically for Judeo-Christian worship centers, schools, ministries, and businesses. Includes consulting, seminars, conferences, customized modular training, and the patent-pending A.T.C. Intel-Network™ intelligence collection and processing system.
• Training State-of-the-art training programs including Virtual Currency/Crypto Training, AML Compliance, Computer Security, Fraud and Theft Prevention, Investigative Support, Investigations, Protection, Surveillance, FIU Development, and customized training modules. Includes the IRS-CI SAISS program and Department of State INL programs.
• AI for Law Enforcement Training and enablement program for state, local, tribal, and campus law enforcement agencies to build their own internal AI. Agency-owned AI built inside FBI CJIS rules, structured for grant funding through Byrne JAG, HIDTA, and forfeiture dollars.
• Project Management Office (PMO) Comprehensive execution of Government and Commercial Contracts ensuring value-generating growth and service excellence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seized criminal assets exceeding $250 million USD throughout the world and within the top 15 U.S. cities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Direct award from State Department INL for three-year financial crimes training and mentoring program to Royal Bahamas Police Force, its Financial Intelligence Unit, and Department of Public Prosecutions (Contract 191NLE23C0008, Sept 2023 to June 2026). By program capstone, RBPF investigators were building and deploying their own operational AI case assistants.
• U.S. Department of JusticecoreOthersPrime Contractor for Asset Forfeiture Investigative Support Services (AFISS-2) - 5-year program valued at $622 million providing Specialized Financial Investigative Services to DEA, FBI, OCDETF, ATF, and U.S. Attorneys Offices. Previously AFISS-1 - 7-year program valued at $625 million.
• U.S. Treasury Department / IRS-CIcoreOthersPrime Contractor selected by Treasury Department in 2023 for Financial Investigations Training for IRS-Special Agents Criminal Division. Leads SAISS program deploying former IRS-CI agents to approximately 20 field offices and NCITA in Glynco, GA.
• GSA (General Services Administration)coreOthersContract vehicle access through GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) and GSA OASIS+ for government procurement of professional services.
• Royal Bahamas Police ForceflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecipient of three-year financial crimes training program under State Department INL contract. Investigators, analysts, and prosecutors trained on identifying, investigating, and prosecuting complex financial crimes including money laundering and anti-corruption matters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOSi: Mid-sized government services contractor providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to DoD and federal agencies. Similar size, government focus, and cleared-talent operating model to 5Si.
• Pinkerton: Corporate investigative and protective intelligence services firm with global footprint. Comparable across corporate investigations, protective services, and intelligence gathering for enterprise clients.
• Control Risks: Specialist risk consultancy offering political risk, security, and investigative services to corporations and governments. Closely comparable to 5Si's geo-political analysis, protective intelligence, and HUMINT-style offerings.
• Kroll: Global investigations, due diligence, and security consulting firm serving corporations, law firms, and governments. Directly comparable to 5Si's corporate investigations, forensic accounting, and law firm support practices.

Broad incumbents

• Leidos: Large federal services contractor with substantial intelligence and law enforcement portfolio. Adjacent competitor for broader DOJ/DoD intelligence and surveillance task orders.
• Peraton: Government services contractor specializing in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for federal agencies. Competes for classified intelligence work adjacent to 5Si's HUMINT and operational support offerings.
• BAE Systems Intelligence & Security: Division of BAE Systems providing intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, and law enforcement support to U.S. federal customers. Competes for federal intelligence and law enforcement task orders.
• CACI International: Major government IT and intelligence services contractor with deep DOJ, DoD, and IC presence. Competes for AFISS-style financial investigations and intelligence support task orders.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large federal consulting firm with deep intelligence community and law enforcement practice. Competes for AFISS recompetes and broader DOJ/DoD intelligence work where 5Si operates.

Emerging players

• Stratfor: Geopolitical intelligence and analysis provider (now part of Wood Mackenzie). Comparable in geo-political analysis and OSINT-style intelligence products, though narrower and more subscription-focused than 5Si.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/5Sintelligence
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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