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Diligent Corporation
Diligent Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Redlands, CA, registered since 2011. The firm manages $663 million in regulatory assets.
Diligent Corporation
Diligent Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Redlands, CA, registered since 2011. The firm manages $663 million in regulatory assets. It has 3 employees and 3 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Redlands
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Brian Stafford
CEO
Wendy Stengel
CFO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Diligent Corporation?
Brian Stafford, CEO, oversees strategic direction and acquisition decisions. The firm is backed by Insight Partners, a private equity firm, which participates in governance and capital allocation (public record).
How does Diligent source proprietary deal flow?
Diligent primarily sources acquisitions through its private equity sponsor Insight Partners, which has a deal-sourcing network, and through its own market intelligence on GRC adjacencies. Its 25,000-strong client base provides insights into unmet compliance and governance needs (public record).
Is Diligent structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Diligent is a privately held enterprise software company, not a family office or venture firm. It operates as a traditional software business with recurring revenue and is owned by private equity sponsor Insight Partners.
Does Diligent participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Diligent does not participate in fund commitments or external investment vehicles. Its capital deployment is limited to internal R&D and strategic acquisitions for its GRC platform (public record).
What investment stages does Diligent typically target?
Diligent targets mature technology companies that complement its GRC platform, typically in Series B through growth stages, via acquisition rather than minority investment. Recent examples include Steele Compliance (per corporate press release, 2023).
Which sectors does Diligent explicitly avoid?
Diligent avoids consumer software, hardware, and financial services outside of regulated compliance tools. Its focus is on enterprise GRC for publicly traded and regulated entities.
How is Diligent related to Insight Partners?
Insight Partners is the majority shareholder of Diligent Corporation. Insight Partners made a significant equity investment in Diligent in 2021, acquiring a controlling stake from previous owners (public record). Diligent operates independently with Insight Partners providing capital and strategic backing.
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