Phenix Investigations, Inc.
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Phenix Investigations, Inc. - overview
Established
1994
Location
Greenwood, IN, US
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
Phenix Investigations, Inc. is a private investigation firm that offers tailored investigation services for businesses and individuals, including asset recovery, surveillance, and background checks. Founded in 1994 by President Brian Bauer in Greenwood, US, Phenix Investigations, Inc. specializes in private investigation services.
In March 2025, the company merged with Fraud Sniffr LLC to form Sphere Investigations Holdings, LLC. PHENIX Investigations, Inc. specializes in delivering comprehensive private investigation services tailored for both business and personal needs. Their core offerings include asset search and recovery, on-location surveillance, background profiling, and the ability to locate individuals.
These services address various challenges faced by clients, such as uncovering financial information to collect debts, discreetly monitoring activities, ensuring the integrity of business relationships, and finding missing persons. Serving a diverse clientele that includes top attorneys, multinational corporations, public figures, and everyday citizens, PHENIX has established a reputation for handling complex and confidential cases across the United States and in select international markets. Their investigative expertise is recognized nationally, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. PHENIX Investigations, Inc.
generates revenue through direct service transactions with clients, which are structured on a case-by-case basis. Clients typically engage the firm for specific investigative services, leading to a comprehensive billing arrangement based on the complexity and duration of each assignment. The company’s pricing plans are tailored to the nature of the service provided, ensuring that clients receive competitive rates reflective of the high-quality investigative work performed. As a well-established firm recognized for its results, PHENIX has cultivated long-term relationships with clients, leading to ongoing engagements and referrals.
By successfully addressing the needs of both businesses and individuals, PHENIX positions itself as a leader in the private investigation industry, maintaining a strong reputation that translates into consistent revenue generation. In March 2025, Phenix Investigations, Inc. merged with Fraud Sniffr LLC to create Sphere Investigations Holdings, LLC, with support from Mangrove Equity Partners to broaden their investigative platform. This merger is set to enhance their service offerings and expand into new markets.
The company plans to leverage its new structure to introduce innovative products and services aimed at improving client solutions by the end of 2025.
Current Investors
Mangrove Equity Partners, Sphere Investigations Holdings, LLC
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Security Services
Website
www.phenixinvestigations.com
Company Stage
Merged
Total Amount Raised
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Phenix Investigations, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Phenix Investigations, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Merger | Completed | Fraud Sniffr LLC, Phenix Investigations, Inc. | - |
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