Greenberg Traurig, LLP has advised Carrick Capital Partners in its majority investment in Intelligo, a company that provides risk intelligence services such as pre-investment and pre-engagement background checks and ongoing monitoring for compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and other regulatory requirements.
Carrick Capital Partners, which is based in San Francisco and Newport Beach, focuses on investing in fast-growing software-enabled businesses. The firm uses an operational approach called Approach to Building Value (ABV) to help scale these companies after investment by dedicating significant resources.
Intelligo offers a platform that combines patent-protected entity resolution technology, artificial intelligence, and human analysis to provide comprehensive background information on individuals and companies. Its main services include background checks before investments or engagements, continuous monitoring of subjects, and executive diligence.
The legal team from Greenberg Traurig representing Carrick was led by Ejim Peter Achi, co-chair of the firm’s Global Corporate Practice and Private Equity Practice, along with New York Corporate Shareholder Serena Y. Shi. Other shareholders involved were Richard C. Kim (Finance Practice, New York), Jeffrey K. Ekeberg (Tax Practice, Chicago), August Huelle (Benefits & Compensation Practice, New York), David M. Greenberg (Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, New York), Natasha L. Wilson (Labor & Employment Practice, Atlanta), Sean W. Bezark (Environmental Practice, Chicago), and David Edington (Real Estate Practice, Las Vegas).
Additional corporate team members included associates from various offices such as Washington D.C., London, Atlanta, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Summer associates Rebecca Rosenbaum and Nick Falkides also assisted with the transaction.