Company Overview

Red Violet, Inc. is a U.S.-based analytics and information solutions company that develops identity intelligence, fraud detection, risk mitigation, and investigative platforms for enterprise, government, and public sector customers. The company operates primarily within the data analytics, identity verification, cybersecurity, and risk intelligence industries. Its core offerings are designed to help organizations verify identities, detect fraud, support due diligence, locate individuals and assets, and improve compliance workflows. Red Violet’s primary revenue drivers are subscription-based software and data analytics services delivered through proprietary cloud-native platforms.

The company’s principal business lines include the IDI™ identity intelligence platform and the FOREWARN® risk mitigation solution. IDI™ is widely used by financial institutions, insurance providers, law enforcement agencies, collections firms, and investigative professionals for identity resolution and analytics. FOREWARN® is primarily targeted toward the real estate industry and enables real estate professionals to assess risk associated with prospective clients. Red Violet was formed following the 2018 spin-off of the analytics business from Cogint, Inc., which itself evolved from a data and technology business formerly associated with TLO, LLC and related analytics operations. The company positions itself through proprietary data fusion capabilities, scalable cloud architecture, and a recurring revenue model centered on high-margin SaaS and analytics services.

Business Operations

Red Violet organizes its operations primarily around its technology-enabled analytics platforms and recurring subscription services. The company generates most of its revenue from subscriptions, licensing arrangements, and transaction-based usage fees tied to its analytics solutions. Its two flagship operating platforms, IDI™ and FOREWARN®, represent the core of its commercial strategy. IDI™ provides identity intelligence, fraud prevention, and investigative analytics by integrating public records, proprietary data assets, and machine learning-driven search capabilities. FOREWARN® focuses on real-time identity verification and safety intelligence for real estate agents and brokers.

The company’s operations are concentrated primarily in the United States, though its cloud-based infrastructure allows broader accessibility and scalability. Red Violet controls proprietary data integration technologies, identity graph capabilities, and analytics infrastructure that support its platform ecosystem. The company has established partnerships with data providers, government-related information sources, and industry participants to support the breadth of its datasets and verification capabilities. Public filings identify FOREWARN, LLC as a key subsidiary and operational component of the broader enterprise. The business model emphasizes recurring SaaS revenue, customer retention, and platform expansion across regulated and high-risk industries.

Strategic Position & Investments

Red Violet’s strategic direction centers on expanding its identity intelligence ecosystem, deepening penetration in fraud prevention and risk analytics markets, and increasing adoption of subscription-based services. The company has focused on enhancing artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities within its platforms to improve identity resolution accuracy, predictive analytics, and workflow automation. Management has consistently emphasized organic growth, product innovation, and the expansion of use cases across financial services, insurance, real estate, government, and investigative sectors.

One of the company’s most significant strategic assets is FOREWARN®, which has experienced substantial adoption within the residential real estate industry through partnerships with brokerages and real estate associations. Red Violet has also invested in expanding data infrastructure and proprietary linking technologies to strengthen competitive differentiation in identity intelligence markets. The company has historically pursued targeted technology and data-related investments rather than large-scale acquisitions. Public disclosures indicate ongoing investment in cloud scalability, data enrichment, fraud analytics, and adjacent identity verification applications that support long-term recurring revenue growth.

Geographic Footprint

Red Violet is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and conducts the majority of its operations within the United States. Its solutions are used nationally across industries including financial services, insurance, real estate, law enforcement, collections, legal services, and corporate investigations. While the company’s direct international footprint is limited relative to larger multinational analytics firms, its cloud-based delivery model provides operational flexibility and access to customers with cross-border investigative and compliance needs.

The company’s primary market presence is concentrated in North America, with customer relationships spanning public and private sector organizations across multiple states and regulated industries. Red Violet’s operational influence derives more from the breadth of its data intelligence capabilities and SaaS infrastructure than from extensive physical international offices. Public disclosures do not indicate a material concentration of international subsidiaries or major overseas operating centers as of recent reporting periods.

Leadership & Governance

Red Violet’s leadership team includes executives with backgrounds in data analytics, technology infrastructure, identity intelligence, and enterprise software. The company’s governance structure emphasizes long-term recurring revenue growth, disciplined capital allocation, and expansion of proprietary analytics capabilities. Management has consistently communicated a strategic vision centered on innovation in identity verification, fraud mitigation, and cloud-native analytics services.

Key executives include:

• Derek Dubner – Chief Executive Officer
• Thomas E. Myers – Chief Financial Officer
• James Reilly – President
• Sean K. McCracken – Chief Operating Officer
• Keith A. Fowlkes – Chief Technology Officer

The company’s leadership philosophy, as reflected in public filings and investor communications, emphasizes scalable SaaS economics, continuous data and technology enhancement, customer retention, and disciplined operational execution. Governance oversight is provided through the board of directors and committee structures disclosed in annual filings, including references in SEC filings such as annual reports and proxy statements.