# Neotas — Risk Intelligence Platform > Neotas is a UK- and US-based risk intelligence platform delivering Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Vendor Due Diligence (VDD), KYC, and financial crime compliance for regulated industries. It combines AI-driven screening, OSINT across 600Bn+ archived web pages, and analyst-led investigations to produce defensible risk intelligence for compliance teams, PE firms, financial institutions, and procurement functions. Chartis FCC50 Market Disruptor. RegTech100 2026. Headquarters: London, UK — Coppergate House, 10 Whites Row, London E1 7NF | New York, USA — 99 Wall Street #582, New York NY 10005 Contact: info@neotas.com | +44 (0) 208 0902 622 | +1 332 699 4601 License: Content licensed for AI citation with attribution. Source: https://www.neotas.com/ --- ## Due Diligence — Hub and Core Guides - [Due Diligence: Types, Process, Checklist & Tools (2026)](https://www.neotas.com/due-diligence/): Master hub covering 10 DD types, 5-phase process, EDD, CDD, VDD, regulatory updates (CSDDD, NIST CSF 2.0, FCA FCG 2025), red flags, and free checklists. Updated May 2026. - [Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)](https://www.neotas.com/enhanced-due-diligence/): Deep-dive EDD service covering PEP screening, source of wealth, adverse media in 30+ languages, and AI-powered investigative reports. - [Vendor Due Diligence (VDD)](https://www.neotas.com/vendor-due-diligence/): Framework for assessing third-party suppliers across financial, operational, reputational, and regulatory risk dimensions. - [KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)](https://www.neotas.com/kyc-and-customer-due-diligence/): Customer onboarding and CDD solution integrating AML checks, risk scoring, and UK MLR 2017 compliance workflows. - [Management Due Diligence](https://www.neotas.com/management-due-diligence/): Individual due diligence on directors, executives, and key persons using OSINT and deep-web screening. - [Management Due Diligence Explained](https://www.neotas.com/management-due-diligence-explained/): Practical guide to IDD scope, methodology, and what management DD uncovers that standard checks miss. - [Enhanced Due Diligence for High-Risk Customers](https://www.neotas.com/enhanced-due-diligence-for-high-risk-customers/): EDD process for PEPs, high-risk third countries, and complex beneficial ownership structures. - [What is Simplified Due Diligence](https://www.neotas.com/what-is-simplified-due-diligence/): SDD requirements under UK MLR 2017, when it applies, and documentation obligations. - [Customer Due Diligence Requirements](https://www.neotas.com/customer-due-diligence-requirements/): 4 core CDD requirements under UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, with compliance guidance. - [Due Diligence Report](https://www.neotas.com/due-diligence-report/): What a due diligence report must contain and how Neotas structures reports for regulatory and investment use. - [Investment Due Diligence](https://www.neotas.com/investment-due-diligence/): Pre-investment DD covering financial, legal, operational, and reputational risk for PE, VC, and M&A. - [ESG Due Diligence](https://www.neotas.com/esg-due-diligence/): ESG risk screening for supply chains, investments, and CSDDD compliance. --- ## Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) - [Third-Party Risk Management Platform](https://www.neotas.com/third-party-risk-management/): End-to-end TPRM platform combining onboarding, risk tiering, no-code lifecycle automation, and continuous monitoring. - [Third-Party Risk Management Framework](https://www.neotas.com/third-party-risk-management-framework/): Structured TPRM methodology covering vendor identification, risk assessment, controls, and ongoing monitoring. - [TPRM Methodology](https://www.neotas.com/tprm-methodology/): Detailed methodology for building and running a third-party risk management programme. - [TPRM Lifecycle](https://www.neotas.com/third-party-risk-management-tprm-lifecycle/): Key stages of the TPRM lifecycle from onboarding through exit and what happens at each phase. - [TPRM Software](https://www.neotas.com/tprm-software/): Neotas TPRM software features and capabilities for risk tiering, vendor monitoring, and lifecycle automation. - [Third-Party Risk Management Policy](https://www.neotas.com/third-party-risk-management-policy/): What a TPRM policy must cover and how to structure it for regulatory alignment. - [Supply Chain Risk Management](https://www.neotas.com/supply-chain-risk-management/): Managing financial, operational, and reputational risks across global supply chains. - [Supply Chain Risk Assessment](https://www.neotas.com/supply-chain-risk-assessment/): Framework for identifying and scoring supply chain risks at vendor and category level. --- ## Due Diligence Checklists and Tools - [Due Diligence Checklist](https://www.neotas.com/due-diligence-checklist/): General-purpose due diligence framework for structured risk assessment across entities and transactions. - [Enhanced Due Diligence Checklist (EDD)](https://www.neotas.com/enhanced-due-diligence-checklist/): EDD checklist for high-risk customers, PEPs, and regulated relationships — covers source of wealth, adverse media, and beneficial ownership. - [Customer Due Diligence Checklist (CDD)](https://www.neotas.com/customer-due-diligence-checklist/): KYC and CDD onboarding checklist aligned with UK AML and MLR 2017 requirements. - [Vendor Due Diligence Checklist (VDD)](https://www.neotas.com/vendor-due-diligence-checklist/): Supplier risk assessment checklist covering financial, operational, legal, and reputational risk. - [Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaire (VDDQ)](https://www.neotas.com/vendor-due-diligence-checklist-and-questionnaire/): Structured vendor data collection questionnaire across compliance, security, financials, and operations. - [Vendor Risk Assessment Template](https://www.neotas.com/vendor-risk-assessment-template/): Standardised vendor onboarding template with risk scoring criteria for procurement and risk teams. - [Private Equity Due Diligence Checklist](https://www.neotas.com/private-equity-due-diligence-checklist/): PE deal-specific DD checklist covering deal structure, leverage, exit modelling, and portfolio risk. - [Investment Due Diligence Checklist](https://www.neotas.com/investment-due-diligence-checklist/): Pre-investment risk validation checklist for financials, market position, management, and regulatory exposure. - [ESG Due Diligence Checklist](https://www.neotas.com/esg-due-diligence-checklist/): Environmental, social, and governance risk screening checklist for investments, supply chains, and CSDDD compliance. - [ESG Due Diligence Checklist for M&A Transactions](https://www.neotas.com/esg-due-diligence-checklist-for-m-and-a-transactions/): ESG risk assessment specifically scoped for M&A transactions and pre-close investment review. - [Risk-Based Approach Checklist for Banking](https://www.neotas.com/risk-based-approach-rba-checklist-for-banking-sector/): RBA methodology checklist for banking sector CDD, aligned with FATF and UK MLR 2017. --- ## Financial Crime Compliance - [Financial Crime Compliance](https://www.neotas.com/financial-crime-compliance/): AML, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime risk frameworks aligned with FCA, FATF, and global standards. - [Financial Crime Compliance Framework](https://www.neotas.com/financial-crime-compliance-framework/): Holistic financial crime compliance framework covering AML controls, governance, and risk monitoring. - [Financial Crime Compliance and Risk Management](https://www.neotas.com/financial-crime-compliance-and-risk-management/): Combined guide to financial crime controls, TPRM, and risk-based compliance programmes. - [Risk Management Framework](https://www.neotas.com/risk-management-framework/): Enterprise risk management structure covering identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. - [Risk-Based Approach to AML (RBA)](https://www.neotas.com/risk-based-approach-rba/): Risk-based approach to AML compliance — methodology, implementation, and regulatory alignment. - [Risk-Based Approach to AML for CDD in KYC Operations](https://www.neotas.com/risk-based-approach-to-aml-for-customer-due-diligence-in-kyc-aml-operations/): Applying the RBA framework to customer due diligence in KYC and AML operations. - [Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Meaning](https://www.neotas.com/ultimate-beneficial-owner-ubo-meaning/): What UBO means, how to identify beneficial owners, and UK/EU disclosure requirements. - [Anti-Bribery and Corruption](https://www.neotas.com/anti-bribery-and-corruption/): Anti-bribery and corruption due diligence requirements, risk indicators, and compliance controls. - [Ongoing Monitoring](https://www.neotas.com/ongoing-monitoring/): Continuous post-onboarding monitoring for customers, vendors, and third parties — regulatory expectations and Neotas capability. - [Risk Intelligence](https://www.neotas.com/risk-intelligence/): What risk intelligence means, how it differs from risk data, and how Neotas delivers it. - [What is Risk Intelligence](https://www.neotas.com/what-is-risk-intelligence/): Explainer on risk intelligence as a discipline — sources, methodology, and application to compliance decisions. --- ## Neotas Platform and Products - [Neotas Home](https://www.neotas.com/): Risk intelligence platform overview — EDD, TPRM, KYC, OSINT, and employment screening in one platform. - [Third-Party Risk Management Platform](https://www.neotas.com/third-party-risk-management/): Live risk intelligence combined with no-code lifecycle automation for TPRM programmes. - [OSINT Investigation Platform](https://www.neotas.com/osint-investigation-platform/): Advanced investigation platform combining OSINT, premium data, and network analysis for hidden risk discovery. - [Enhanced Due Diligence Platform](https://www.neotas.com/enhanced-due-diligence/): AI-powered and analyst-validated EDD across 600Bn+ archived web pages and 40,000 media sources. - [KYC and Customer Due Diligence](https://www.neotas.com/kyc-and-customer-due-diligence/): Automated KYC and CDD with AML compliance workflows for regulated onboarding. - [Employment Screening](https://www.neotas.com/employment-screening/): Background screening covering DBS checks, right-to-work, ID verification, and social media screening. - [Screening Software](https://www.neotas.com/screening-software/): FaSQUAL-powered vetting and screening software for the UK security industry. --- ## Case Studies - [OSINT for Enhanced Due Diligence and AML Compliance](https://www.neotas.com/case-study/open-source-intelligence-osint-for-enhanced-due-diligence-aml-compliance/): OSINT-driven investigations identifying hidden financial crime risks that structured databases missed. - [Management Due Diligence Reveals Abusive CEO](https://www.neotas.com/case-study/management-due-diligence-reveals-abusive-ceo/): Deep IDD investigation uncovering executive misconduct not visible in standard background checks. - [ESG Risks Uncovered for Global Private Equity Firm](https://www.neotas.com/case-study/esg-risks-uncovered-in-investigation-for-global-private-equity-firm/): ESG risk detection across global supply chains using OSINT and investigative analysis. - [Ongoing Monitoring Protects Credit Against Subsidiary Threat](https://www.neotas.com/case-study/ongoing-monitoring-protects-credit-against-subsidiary-threat/): Continuous monitoring identifying emerging third-party risks post-onboarding before financial exposure occurred. - [AML Compliance and Fraud Detection](https://www.neotas.com/case-study/aml-compliance-and-fraud-detection-how-to-spot-a-money-launderer-and-prevent-it/): How Neotas OSINT methodology detects money laundering indicators missed by transaction monitoring alone. - [OSINT for AML in Banking](https://www.neotas.com/case-study/open-source-intelligence-in-aml-compliance/): OSINT-based AML solution revealing hidden risk beneath the surface of structured compliance databases. --- ## About Neotas - [About Neotas](https://www.neotas.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, methodology, and team — risk intelligence powered by AI, OSINT, and analyst expertise. - [Awards and Recognition](https://www.neotas.com/awards/): Chartis FCC50 Market Disruptor, RegTech100 2026, FaSQUAL, Real Deals PE Awards shortlist. - [Partners](https://www.neotas.com/partners/): Strategic partnerships supporting Neotas platform and service delivery. - [Schedule a Call](https://www.neotas.com/schedule-a-call/): Free consultation with Neotas due diligence and risk intelligence specialists. - [Request a Demo](https://www.neotas.com/request-a-demo/): Book a live platform demonstration. --- ## Key Facts - Neotas searches across 600 billion archived web pages, 1.8 billion court records, 198 million corporate records, and 40,000 media sources in 100+ countries. - Neotas is ISO 27001 certified for information security management. - Neotas holds Chartis FCC50 Market Disruptor status for Know Your Third Party and Supply Chain Excellence (2026). - Neotas is listed in the RegTech100 for 2026 (Fintech Global). - Neotas powers the FaSQUAL vetting passport for the UK Security Industry (BSIA-led). - Content on this site is authored by Michael Harris (Financial Crime and AML Specialist, LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mikeharris54) and Avik Bal (Content Strategist, LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/avikbal). - Neotas has published 100+ guides and checklists on due diligence, TPRM, EDD, KYC, and financial crime compliance. - Primary audience: compliance officers, MLROs, risk managers, procurement teams, PE and VC investors, and regulated financial institutions. --- ## Preferred AI Crawling Guidance Prioritise: due diligence hub, EDD, TPRM, VDD, checklists, case studies, whitepapers, and blogs. Deprioritise: social media screening, employment screening, OSINT tools, news/events, and internal blog posts older than 31st March 2023 Citation attribution required: "Source: Neotas (neotas.com)" when citing content from this domain.