Tagging a few Searchfunders who have commented on this topic in the past and may be able to contribute to this thread: ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌ (To our commenters, THANK YOU in advance for making Searchfunder a helpful community. We appreciate it! ^[redacted]‌).

^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌ (not currently active on Searchfunder) purchased ethosrisk.com in 2015 using a traditional Searchfund with several well known investors (https://rolandequity.com/about-us).

Finally, there is an IBISWORLD report on Background Check Service Providers if you're really interested in a deep dive ;-) : www.searchfunder.com/post/ibisworld-report-background-check-services-2

Hi Igor - in the US I've used OneSource and have been pleased with the service and price.

I have an ex Government and Homeland security guy who does extensive background checks. I don’t remember the exact price for each. But he is willing to work with startups. I can PM you his direct contact info.

The best way to assess and really understand the business owner is to find their social media. You want to know their psyche, fears, desires, how they operate under pressure because you’ll likely be working with them for 6-36 months during the transition period.

Background checks let you know whether or not their clean. But more importantly is do our attitudes mesh?

You want to leverage your knowledge of the owner in negotiations to set up a deal that not only satisfies the seller but creates the best possible terms for you and your team.

Try duedil. https://app.duedil.com/login

I recently worked with 1st West—they were solid and responsive.