What Integras Intelligence does

Integras Intelligence is a New York-headquartered investigative and intelligence firm founded in 2007, serving corporations, law firms, private equity firms, athletic organizations, and financial services companies globally. The firm offers an integrated suite of services spanning FCRA-compliant employment screening, professional investigations (asset searches, surveillance, litigation support), due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM), security consulting, executive protection, social media monitoring, and cybersecurity.

The company's technical platform centers on a secure online screening system (Instascreen) that integrates with major applicant tracking and HR information systems, layered with human analyst review conducted by former local, state, and federal law enforcement investigators. The firm holds a New York Private Investigator license, maintains FCRA compliance as a consumer reporting agency, and employs PBSA-certified account executives. Supporting assets include a branded podcast (Investigation Insiders) and an active content marketing program across blogs, vlogs, white papers, and case studies.

Commercially, Integras operates a direct sales model with dedicated account executives serving enterprise clients, combining recurring subscription-based employment screening revenue with project-based professional services revenue from investigations, due diligence, and security engagements. Pricing is quote-based with annual billing cadence and minimal set-up costs, and the firm is privately held under founder/President Forhad Razzaque with no disclosed institutional or venture capital backing.

Name

Integras Intelligence

Legal name

Integras Intelligence, Inc.

Website

https://integrasintel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Integras Intelligence is a New York-based investigative firm providing FCRA-compliant employment screening, due diligence, and custom investigative services to corporations, law firms, private equity, and financial services clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investigative and Background Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuous Monitoring & Post-Hire Screening (BPACALAJ)

Keywords

• Background screening services
• Pre-employment investigations
• Corporate due diligence
• FCRA compliance checks
• Technical surveillance countermeasures

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Employment Screening Services: FCRA-compliant pre-employment and ongoing background screening services. Revenue is generated through subscription-based agreements with dedicated account executives managing client relationships.
2. Custom Investigative Services: Specialized investigative services including due diligence, asset searches, physical and technical surveillance, litigation support, and workers' compensation claims investigation. These are typically project-based engagements.
3. Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM): Technical surveillance counter-measures services for security consulting and executive protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Integras Intelligence delivers FCRA-compliant pre-employment and ongoing background screening through the Instascreen web platform with ATS/HRIS integration, backed by human analyst review. The firm also provides bespoke investigative services—due diligence for M&A and executive hiring, asset searches, physical and technical surveillance, and litigation support—performed by investigators drawn from local, state, and federal law enforcement. Specialized offerings include Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM), Security Consulting, Executive Protection, Social Media Monitoring, and Cybersecurity.

Product overview

Integras Intelligence is a New York-based investigative firm offering an integrated suite of intelligence and security services. The portfolio centers on Employment Screening (background checks via secure online platform with FCRA compliance), Investigations (physical and electronic evidence collection by former law enforcement), Due Diligence (for M&A, executive hiring, and market entry), and specialized capabilities including Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM), Security Consulting, Executive Protection, Social Media Monitoring, and Cybersecurity. The company positions itself as combining cutting-edge technology with skilled human analysts and seasoned investigators to deliver actionable intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Investigation Insiders Podcast: The company's podcast focusing on investigative topics and industry insights.

Products and services

• Employment Screening FCRA-compliant pre-employment and ongoing background screening services including criminal records checks, verification, and drug testing, delivered through the secure Instascreen online system with human analyst review and dedicated PBSA-certified account executives; integrates with most ATS and HRIS platforms. Targeted at corporations and employers that need compliant, fast, and cost-effective hiring decisions.
• Investigations Professional investigative services conducted by former law enforcement and private-sector investigators, covering physical and electronic evidence collection, asset searches, surveillance, and litigation support including workers' compensation claims investigation. Targeted at corporations, law firms, and other organizations needing admissible evidence for litigation and operational matters.
• Due Diligence Specialized investigative due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, executive hiring, market entry, and joint ventures, verifying information accuracy and identifying hidden risks including criminal, civil, and reputational issues. Targeted at private equity, legal, and corporate deal teams evaluating counterparty integrity and deal risk.
• Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) Sweeps and countermeasures designed to detect and neutralize electronic surveillance threats, hidden listening devices, and technical espionage risks for organizations and executives. Targeted at security-conscious corporations, law firms, and high-profile individuals.
• Security Consulting Advisory services for organizational security posture assessment, risk-mitigation strategy development, and security protocol design. Targeted at corporations and institutions seeking to strengthen their overall security program.
• Executive Protection Personal security services for executives, dignitaries, and high-profile individuals, including threat assessment and protective operations. Targeted at corporate executives and public figures facing elevated personal risk.
• Social Media Monitoring Real-time monitoring and analysis of social media platforms to detect security vulnerabilities, reputational risks, and derogatory information about organizations and personnel. Targeted at corporate security, brand protection, and athletics teams.
• Cybersecurity Services addressing digital security threats, including monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and protective measures to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture. Targeted at corporations seeking integrated physical and digital security support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Information delivered in about half the time compared to previous providers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Control Risks: Global specialist risk consultancy providing integrity due diligence, investigations, security consulting, and executive protection. Highly comparable to Integras on the due diligence, security consulting, and executive protection service lines, particularly for PE and corporate clients.
• Accurate Background: U.S.-focused background screening provider offering employment screening, drug testing, and compliance solutions to enterprise and mid-market employers. Closely comparable to Integras on the FCRA-compliant employment screening core, with similar ATS/HRIS integration approach.
• Mintz Group: Global investigative firm specializing in due diligence, background investigations, and asset searches for law firms, corporations, and PE investors. Most direct peer to Integras on the M&A due diligence and corporate investigations side, with overlapping PE and legal client base.
• J.S. Held: Global consulting firm providing investigative, due diligence, asset search, and litigation support services. Comparable to Integras on the investigations, due diligence, and asset search service lines serving law firms and corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• HireRight: Global background screening provider serving enterprise and mid-market employers with ATS-integrated screening, drug testing, and compliance services. Comparable to Integras on technology-enabled screening workflow but at much larger scale with broader geographic coverage.
• Pinkerton: Global investigative and security services firm with offerings spanning background screening, due diligence, executive protection, and security consulting. Comparable to Integras across multiple service lines and enterprise customer base, with substantially larger scale and brand recognition.
• Kroll: Global risk consultancy providing investigative services, due diligence, cyber, and security consulting. Comparable across Integras's due diligence, security consulting, and cybersecurity service lines; operates at much larger scale and broader service breadth.
• TransUnion (Employment & Insurance Solutions): Major credit bureau with a background screening division serving enterprise employers. Comparable on FCRA-compliant employment screening and risk data infrastructure; represents a large incumbent with significant technology and data assets.
• First Advantage (formerly Sterling Talent Solutions): One of the largest global background screening providers, offering FCRA-compliant employment screening, due diligence, and identity verification. Directly comparable to Integras on core employment screening and compliance posture, but operates at vastly larger scale across enterprise and SMB segments.

Emerging players

• Checkr: AI-native background screening platform targeting enterprises and gig economy platforms with API-driven screening. Comparable in ATS/HRIS integration philosophy but competing on automation and price rather than human-vetted service; represents a technology-led threat to Integras's screening core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IntegrasIntel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIBx0BlZB_u1qolio6LPbsA
• Facebookfacebook.com/integrasintel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10568122
• Instagraminstagram.com/integras_intel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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