IRBsearch

What IRBsearch does

IRBsearch, LLC is a US-based, privately held investigative data platform founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. The company aggregates public records and proprietary data into a cloud-based platform that delivers a 360-degree profile of a subject — combining identity, contact, asset, relationship, criminal, court, license, and vehicle data — to licensed investigative professionals. The core platform exposes more than 40 individual searches organized under six categories (People, Assets, Businesses, Courts, Licenses, Phones) covering all 50 states and US territories, anchored by a Comprehensive Report product. Specialized modules include Vehicle Sightings (LPR data, 15+ billion sightings), Watchdog (24/7 arrest, booking, and address monitoring across 45 states), Phone Finder Ultimate (1,500+ phone sources, ~82% US cell coverage, 98% hit rate), RetrievALL (court document retrieval), and a Due Diligence Report for AML/financial crime use cases. Role-specific intelligence products — ServeAware (process servers), RepoAware (repossession agents), BailAware (bail bondsmen), and the AI-driven Investigative Insights layer — verticalize the data into workflow-specific deliverables.

The underlying technology pairs data aggregation and proprietary linking algorithms (associates, relatives, neighbors) with an API that supports embedded distribution through investigative case management partners (CROSStrax, Trackops). In March 2026 IRBsearch launched Investigative Insights, an AI-driven analysis layer that processes Comprehensive Report data to flag anomalies, surface high-risk patterns, and prioritize contact and asset data; this is bundled into the Intelligence Brief product. IRBsearch operates on a subscription model with three tiers — transactional, per-seat (1-30+ seats), and flat-rate (500-100,000+ monthly transactions) — supplemented by usage-based pricing for the Investigative Insights add-on; month-to-month terms with no long-term contracts. Customers are predominantly SMB practitioners: private investigators, process servers, legal professionals, repossession agents, bail bondsmen, and collections agencies. Following Enformion's January 2026 acquisition of UDT Group, LLC, IRBsearch now operates as a subsidiary alongside sister brands Delvepoint and AmberJack under the Enformion identity-data platform.

Name

IRBsearch

Legal name

IRBsearch, LLC

Website

https://irbsearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IRBsearch is a US investigative data platform that aggregates 34+ billion public and proprietary records into a cloud-based search and reporting tool for private investigators, process servers, legal professionals, repossession agents, bail bondsmen, and collections agencies, augmented by an AI-driven Investigative Insights analysis layer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription-Based Access (Transactional, Per-Seat, Flat Rate): IRBsearch generates revenue primarily through subscription-based pricing models. Three tiers are offered: Transactional (full access with monthly minimum fee, no limit on searches), Per-Seat Pricing (fixed user-based pricing with deep discounts for 1-30+ seats), and Flat Rate Pricing (locked-in reduced pricing based on 500-100,000+ minimum transactions per month). No long-term contracts are required.
2. Investigative Insights Add-On (A la Carte): Investigative Insights is available as an ancillary add-on to the Comprehensive Report, billed on a per-report basis with no long-term commitment required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IRBsearch operates a cloud-based investigative intelligence platform that aggregates public records, court documents, property records, criminal histories, vehicle sightings, and identity data from more than 10,000 sources into a unified searchable database. The platform delivers 40+ searches and reports across People, Assets, Businesses, Courts, Licenses, and Phones, with AI-driven analytics, real-time monitoring alerts, and industry-specific intelligence reports tailored to professional investigators, legal professionals, repossession agents, bail bondsmen, process servers, and collections agencies.

Product overview

IRBsearch is a comprehensive investigative data platform offering access to more than 40 individual searches organized under People, Assets, Businesses, Courts, Licenses, and Phones categories. The core platform is built around the Comprehensive Report, which delivers a 360-degree profile combining identity, contact, asset, relationship, and public-record data. Intelligence Brief bundles Investigative Insights (an AI-powered analytical layer) on top of the Comprehensive Report. Industry-specific add-on modules include ServeAware (process servers), RepoAware (repossession agents), and BailAware (bail bondsmen). The platform also offers specialized services including Vehicle Sightings (LPR data), Watchdog (24/7 monitoring), Phone Finder Ultimate, Due Diligence Report (AML), RetrievALL (court documents), and CoCourts Search (Colorado records). CROSStrax and Trackops case management systems integrate directly with IRBsearch's search platform via API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AmberJack: Platform providing business entities with actionable data to target, verify, and research prospects for the Real Estate industry.
• Delvepoint

Products and services

• Search Catalog Catalog of more than 40 individual searches organized under six main categories: People, Assets, Businesses, Courts, Licenses, and Phones. Coverage spans all fifty states and U.S. territories.
• Comprehensive Report 360-degree background profile combining person, address, and business data with exports to PDF, Word, and Excel. Three reports make up the full profile including identity, contact, asset, relationship, and public-record data.
• Intelligence Brief Bundle that layers Investigative Insights on top of the Comprehensive Report, condensing 50+ pages of raw data into a 30-second prioritized brief surfacing patterns, anomalies, and high-risk indicators upfront.
• Investigative Insights AI-powered analytical layer that analyzes Comprehensive Report data to identify anomaly indicators, detect high-risk behavioral patterns, surface meaningful link analysis, prioritize actionable contact data, and highlight identity discrepancies.
• Due Diligence Report Anti-Money Laundering (AML) tool that identifies customer risk associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and financial crime using high-value assets, high-risk industries, residency, criminal events, and professional license data.
• RetrievALL Court document retrieval service providing access to state, local, and federal court information including bankruptcy filings, judgments, liens, felonies, misdemeanors, litigation, UCCs, business records, and professional licenses.
• Vehicle Sightings License Plate Recognition (LPR) data service providing instant access to current and historical vehicle locations across the United States, with over 15 billion nationwide vehicle sightings and up to 220 million new sightings added monthly.
• Watchdog 24/7 search monitoring and real-time alert service including Arrest & Booking Notifications (45 states coverage), Vehicle Sighting Alerts (250M+ new recordings monthly), and Search Result Monitoring for new addresses or phone numbers.
• Phone Finder Ultimate Advanced phone search combining 1,500+ proprietary identity and phone sources with scoring technology covering approximately 80% of cell phones with a 98% hit rate, including insight into online activity and reputation.
• CoCourts Search Access to Colorado court records providing a comprehensive overview of civil, criminal, and traffic cases filed within the state with customizable search filters.
• ServeAware Intelligence report built specifically for process servers, providing confirmed addresses, evasive subject intelligence, mobility patterns, and court-ready due diligence documentation prior to first serve attempt.
• RepoAware Intelligence report for repossession agents providing collateral locate intelligence, vehicle rotation analysis, support network mapping, and threat assessment before recovery attempts.
• BailAware Intelligence report for bail bondsmen providing pre-bond risk assessment, failure to appear indicators, evasion patterns, and forfeiture clock intelligence for pre-bond and post-FTA use cases.
• Advanced Person Search Plus Comprehensive people search providing full address history, name and DOB verification, aliases/AKAs, driver license history, email addresses, professional licenses, known phones with scoring, and relatives with relationship information.
• NMVTIS Report National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) report containing title transfers, salvage records, possible accidents, estimated value, brands from state titling agencies, odometer readings, and insurance/auto recycler data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Condenses 50+ pages of raw investigative report data into a 30-second prioritized brief
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrackopscoreTechnology or IntegrationIRBsearch announced a strategic partnership with Trackops, a renowned investigator case management system. The collaboration integrates IRBsearch's comprehensive data access directly into the Trackops platform via API. Trackops users gain immediate access to IRBsearch's expansive database of public records, allowing them to retrieve critical information without toggling between platforms. Configuration requires obtaining an IRBsearch Account Number and enabling the IRBsearch API connection within Trackops settings.
• CROSStraxcoreTechnology or IntegrationCROSStrax and IRBsearch teamed up to bring the best all-in-one investigative tool in the industry. CROSStrax's Investigative Case Management software has incorporated IRBsearch's Skip Tracing Search platform. Both platforms were designed by investigators for investigators. CROSStrax is cloud-based case management and CRM software that streamlines investigation management and client workflows. The integration is available with separate free trial sign-ups for each platform.
• Investigators ToolboxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIRBsearch announced a partnership with the Investigators Toolbox, a resource community built exclusively for licensed Investigators and Investigative professionals. The platform provides networking, learning, and OSINT tool management resources. IRBsearch provides promotional discount codes ($50 off membership, promo code 'ITB24') to Toolbox members. The partnership drives referral traffic and co-marketing to IRBsearch within the licensed investigator community.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TLO (TransUnion): TLO is a long-established investigative database serving skip tracing, asset location, and public records search for PIs, legal, and collections professionals. Directly comparable product set to IRBsearch and explicitly cited by an IRBsearch customer as a switching alternative.
• Tracers: Tracers is an investigative data platform offering skip tracing, people search, and asset lookup tools for collections, legal, and PI professionals. Directly comparable to IRBsearch across core use cases and customer segments.
• Enformion: IRBsearch's parent company and a provider of identity data with investigative, onboarding, and marketing intelligence solutions. Overlaps directly with IRBsearch on investigative data and now consolidates its capabilities under one corporate umbrella.
• Delvepoint: A sister brand under UDT Group (now Enformion) offering qualified customer access to hundreds of billions of records including all three credit bureaus. Highly comparable data aggregation model and target customer base to IRBsearch.
• AmberJack: A sister brand under UDT Group/Enformion focused on actionable data for the real estate industry to target, verify, and research prospects. Comparable platform model and data infrastructure, narrower vertical focus.
• Idicore (IDI): Idicore (formerly Investigative Data LLC / IDI) provides aggregated public records, identity, and investigative data products to similar end markets. Comparable data aggregation and investigative intelligence model to IRBsearch.

Broad incumbents

• Checkr: Checkr is a leading background check provider serving gig economy, enterprise HR, and consumer reporting use cases. Operates upstream-adjacent to IRBsearch on identity and criminal data with a much larger enterprise footprint and VC-backed scale.
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions: A division of RELX, LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides broad identity, public records, and investigative data solutions to enterprises, government, and legal markets. Overlaps with IRBsearch on public records and skip tracing but operates at far larger scale across many more verticals.
• Sterling: Sterling provides background screening, identity, and credentialing services to employers and enterprises globally. Broader HR-focused incumbent that overlaps with IRBsearch on identity and criminal records data provisioning.

Emerging players

• BatchSkip: BatchSkip is a skip tracing and people search platform used by debt buyers, collections agencies, and PIs. Comparable offering to IRBsearch's skip tracing and collections tools but with a narrower product surface area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IRBsearch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/144683?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Airbsear%2Cidx%3A1-1-1
• Xx.com/IRBsearch

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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