Grupo GAT

What Grupo GAT does

Grupo GAT is a Spain-headquartered compliance, intelligence, and corporate responsibility advisory group founded in 2009 and operating from Majadahonda in the Madrid metropolitan area. The group serves both SMEs and multinational corporations across more than 100 countries through a network of associated professionals and partners, delivering third-party risk management services that include due diligence on counterparties, pre-employment background screening (Background Spain), external whistleblowing channel management (i2 Ethics), internal corporate investigations (GAT Intelligence), KYC/AML compliance, beneficial ownership identification, and end-to-end Compliance Management System implementation.

The group is structurally composed of three wholly-owned Spanish subsidiaries under the unified Grupo GAT brand: BII International Associates S.L. (the primary legal entity), Ethics Channel S.L., and GAT Intelligence S.L. (which holds a Spanish private investigation license, No. 624). The most technology-forward asset is the proprietary i2 Ethics whistleblowing platform, developed in-house and deployed on secure servers with ISO 27001:2022-certified information security controls, GDPR-compliant data handling, customizable client branding, and flexible identification models (anonymous, anonymized, standard, or mixed) for multi-jurisdictional deployments. The group also holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

Grupo GAT generates revenue through project-based fees and ongoing service contracts with enterprise and mid-market clients via a direct, sales-led B2B model with no intermediaries or resellers. Distribution is entirely direct (phone and email engagement), with marketing driven by content (blog, case studies) and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Twitter). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is customized per engagement, with multi-year contracts explicitly noted for due diligence work. The group is privately held and founder-managed by CEO Gertrudis Alarcón, with no external investors, private equity, or venture capital backing identified in the source data.

Name

Grupo GAT

Legal name

BII INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES, S.L.

Website

https://grupogat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grupo GAT is a Spain-based compliance and risk advisory group providing due diligence, background screening, whistleblowing channel management, KYC/AML, and internal investigations to SMEs and multinational corporations across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Risk, Vendor Due Diligence & Supply Chain Compliance (BPAEAPAG), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (BPAEAPAA), Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory & Assessments (BPAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Compliance consulting
• Due diligence services
• Background screening
• Whistleblowing channel
• AML KYC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Compliance Services: B2B consulting services including Due Diligence reports, Background Screening, Whistleblowing Channel management, Internal Investigations, KYC/AML compliance, and Compliance Program implementation. Revenue generated through project-based fees and ongoing service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo GAT is a Spanish compliance consulting group that delivers third-party risk management services including due diligence reports, background screening for hiring, external whistleblowing channel management, internal corporate investigations, AML/KYC compliance, and full regulatory compliance program implementation. It operates across 100+ countries through a network of associated professionals and partners, serving SMEs and multinational corporations. The group operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: BII International Associates, Ethics Channel, and GAT Intelligence.

Product overview

Grupo GAT is a Spanish compliance consulting group comprising three companies (BII International Associates, Ethics Channel, and GAT Intelligence) that provides a portfolio of compliance and risk management services. The core offerings include: Background Spain for pre-employment background screening; Due Diligence for counterparty risk assessment; i2 Ethics for external whistleblowing channel management; GAT Intelligence for internal corporate investigations; PBC/FT y KYC for anti-money laundering and customer due diligence; and Programas de Compliance for compliance management system implementation. The group operates from Spain with global coverage across more than 100 countries, serving both SMEs and multinational corporations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Background Spain: Specialized service for verifying employment backgrounds and pre-employment reports for companies seeking to hire safely and comply with due diligence obligations.
• i2 Ethics
• GAT Intelligence

Products and services

• Background Spain Specialized employment background verification service for companies seeking to hire safely and comply with due diligence obligations. Covers more than 100 countries with over 25 years of experience, including CV verification, fraud prevention, and compliance with UK Bribery Act, SOX, FCPA, and ISO 37001.
• Due Diligence Counterparty risk management service providing objective information and legal guarantees for counterparties, suppliers, clients, representatives, agents, and supply chain assessments. Identifies risks including corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, reputational risks, criminal liability, and sanctions, with reports available as single engagements or large-scale orders.
• i2 Ethics External whistleblowing channel platform combining turnkey implementation on secure servers with operating procedures and primary complaint management for SMEs and multinational corporations. Includes reception, classification, filtering, and management of reports, with flexible branding and multi-jurisdictional support.
• GAT Intelligence Corporate internal investigation service supporting companies and executives in reducing the impact of internal fraud, unfair competition, and conflicts of interest. Provides professional investigative experience and technological resources through a licensed private investigation company.
• PBC/FT y KYC Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing prevention (PBC/FT) plus Know Your Customer (KYC) services, including identity verification, adverse information monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening, customer due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.
• Programas de Compliance Regulatory Compliance Management System implementation service covering risk identification, due diligence measures, whistleblowing channels, training, ethical codes, and continuous monitoring. Designed and implemented jointly with legal partners for clients.
• Titularidad Real Beneficial ownership identification service helping organizations comply with EU regulations by identifying ultimate beneficial owners controlling more than 25% of capital or voting rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% cost savings on Due Diligence compared to internal operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CSE (Cumplimiento Sostenible Empresarial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026New strategic alliance announced in February 2026. CSE is a sustainability consultancy born from ANGULO BARTUREN DIPLOMACIA CORPORATIVA (ABDC). Partnership strengthens Grupo GAT's ability to support business transition toward more responsible models, combining compliance with sustainability expertise.
• Legal CompliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Compliance Program implementation. Legal Compliance provides legal expertise while Grupo GAT contributes compliance intelligence and investigation capabilities. Jointly design and implement effective Compliance Management Systems for clients.
• G5 IntegritasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on Grupo GAT website. Nature of partnership appears to be collaborative in compliance services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dow Jones Risk & Compliance: Provides adverse media, sanctions, PEP screening, and risk intelligence feeds used in KYC/AML programs. Comparable to Grupo GAT's PBC/FT and KYC services as a data and screening infrastructure provider.
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions: Global data and analytics provider for background screening, identity verification, and AML compliance. Overlaps with Grupo GAT's due diligence, background screening, and KYC workflows at a much larger scale.
• KPMG Forensic: Big Four advisory practice providing forensic investigations, AML, and compliance program services. Comparable to Grupo GAT's full compliance portfolio as a higher-end, broader incumbent in the same category.
• BSI Compliance: Standards body and compliance advisory firm offering compliance management systems, training, and certification support. Comparable to Grupo GAT's Compliance Programs service, particularly around ISO-based frameworks.

Direct peers

• HireRight: Global background screening provider for pre-employment and contractor verification. Directly comparable to Grupo GAT's Background Spain service, especially for multinational hiring compliance.
• EQS Group: European-headquartered provider of whistleblowing, compliance, and investor relations SaaS. Comparable in geography (DACH/EU) and product overlap (whistleblowing channels + GRC) to Grupo GAT.
• Control Risks: Specialist risk consultancy offering due diligence, integrity due diligence, and third-party risk services — directly mirroring Grupo GAT's due diligence and counterparty verification value proposition.
• NAVEX Global: Largest pure-play ethics & compliance platform offering whistleblower hotlines, policy management, and GRC software. Directly comparable to Grupo GAT's i2 Ethics whistleblowing and compliance program offerings at the enterprise tier.
• Pinkerton: Corporate investigations and intelligence firm with global reach. Closely parallels GAT Intelligence's licensed private investigation services and corporate due diligence work.
• Kroll: Global leader in due diligence, investigations, and compliance consulting. Directly comparable to GAT Intelligence (investigations) and Grupo GAT's due diligence / AML / KYC services for cross-border clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gat_grupo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-gat

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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