Capital Intelligence — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gumshoe Capital Intelligence products: QuickScan, Intelligence Dossier, Capital Monitoring, and how intelligence differs from investment advice.
What is Gumshoe Capital Intelligence?
Gumshoe Capital Intelligence is a suite of deep public-record research products for investors, acquirers, boards, and due diligence teams. We compile intelligence from publicly available Australian and international sources into structured reports that help clients understand an entity's governance, history, regulatory standing, and key risk indicators — before they make significant financial or strategic decisions.
Is this investment advice?
No. Gumshoe Capital Intelligence is an intelligence company, not a financial adviser. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and we do not provide personal financial product advice. Nothing in our reports should be construed as a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security, asset, or investment product.
Our reports present factual public record findings, governance observations, and historical events. What you do with that intelligence is your decision, ideally in consultation with a licensed professional.
What products are available?
| Product | Price | Delivery | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickScan | $499 + GST | 48 hours | Initial screening, pre-meeting prep |
| Intelligence Dossier | $2,800 + GST | 7 business days | Full acquisition, board, or investment DD |
| Capital Monitoring | $299/mo + GST | Ongoing alerts | Portfolio companies, suppliers, key counterparties |
| Intelligence Series | Free | Immediate | Framework guides, sector analysis |
What does a QuickScan cover?
A QuickScan is a 10-section structured intelligence briefing covering: corporate structure, director network, regulatory standing, legal proceedings, financial indicators (where public), media intelligence, governance observations, key risk indicators, historical timeline, and source register.
What data sources do you use?
All sources used are publicly available. These include: ASIC registers (companies, external administration, business names, licences, bans), ABR, DFAT sanctions, ATO tax transparency, ASX announcements, Federal Court records, PPSR, WorkSafe/SafeWork enforcement, ACCC actions, social media and news media, and the Gumshoe verification database.
Who uses Capital Intelligence?
- Private equity and venture capital firms conducting pre-investment DD
- Family offices and private investors screening acquisition targets
- Corporate boards assessing JV partners, significant suppliers, or joint venture counterparties
- M&A advisers requiring a public-record baseline before full legal DD
- ASX-listed companies with continuous disclosure obligations around material acquisitions
How do I order?
Visit gumshoe.au/capital and select the product that fits your situation. Orders are placed through our secure checkout and a researcher will be in touch within one business day to confirm scope and collect any additional details needed.