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Fast automated screening by default. Structured deep investigation when you need it.
Sometimes a sanction check is sufficient. Other times you have a result that is technically clean, but something about the picture does not add up. Varsel is built for both situations. Screen mode checks entities against 15+ authoritative sources in under two minutes. When a screen raises questions or when professional judgment calls for a closer look, Enrich mode decomposes your concern into targeted research dimensions and synthesizes a source-cited dossier. All outputs are recommendations – decisions remain with you.
One product, two depths. Fast screening by default, structured deep investigation on demand.
Enter company name and jurisdiction. Our engine checks sanctions lists, PEP databases, adverse media, ownership records, ESG indicators, and 15+ authoritative sources.
Output: Sourced PDF report with GO/CAUTION/STOP recommendation.
Something feels off? Describe your concern in plain language. AI decomposes it into targeted research dimensions, runs parallel investigations, and synthesizes findings into a source-cited dossier.
Output: Combined screening + enrichment dossier with full source trail.
A comprehensive PDF report covering 8 screening areas with sourced findings and a clear recommendation.
Varsel Screening Report
Acme Holdings Ltd
Report ID: RFS-2026-04821 · Sweden · 2026-02-11
Potential concerns were identified requiring enhanced due diligence before proceeding. Flags in adverse media and ownership complexity warrant additional investigation.
Sample report for illustration. Actual reports include detailed findings, source links, and risk scoring for each section.
Comprehensive screening capabilities designed for speed without sacrificing thoroughness.
Automated identification of potential risks including sanctions exposure, litigation history, regulatory actions, and adverse media mentions.
Comprehensive search across news sources, regulatory announcements, and public databases for negative coverage related to target companies.
Verification against global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and regulatory enforcement actions. Includes OFAC, EU, UN, and national watchlists.
Map ownership structures, identify beneficial owners, and detect complex corporate arrangements that may obscure true ownership.
Quantified risk assessment based on multiple factors including jurisdiction, industry, ownership complexity, and adverse findings.
Detailed PDF dossiers covering sanctions, ownership, adverse media, ESG, and risk analysis — with a decision-ready executive summary up front.
We aggregate and analyze data from multiple categories to provide comprehensive coverage.
From simple ad-hoc lookups to continuous batch monitoring across customer, investment, and business relationships.
Screen new customers and clients before entering into business relationships. Quick ad-hoc lookups or integrated into your onboarding workflow.
Evaluate potential investments for ESG risks, reputational concerns, and regulatory exposure before committing capital.
Rapid preliminary screening of acquisition targets before committing resources to full due diligence.
Batch screening of multiple entities at once — suppliers, portfolio companies, or business relationships. Quick triage with RAG status for each.
Screen new vendors, partners, and counterparties before entering into business relationships.
Simple, affordable screening for smaller organizations that need to verify business relationships without enterprise complexity.
Built in the EU, for the EU. We take data protection seriously.
Data encrypted in transit and at rest
All data stored in Frankfurt, Germany
Full data export and account deletion
Your screening data is never shared or sold
One credit = one full screening report or one batch screening. All plans include a 10-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
1% of your subscription goes to removing CO₂ from the atmosphere via Stripe Climate
Use each credit for a full report (Screen or Enrich) or a batch screening of multiple entities. Batch entity limits vary by plan.
An honest look at the alternatives. Each approach has a place — Varsel is designed for the middle ground between enterprise databases and manual consultancy.
| Solution | Typical Cost | Setup / Access | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refinitiv World-Check / LSEG Enterprise database | From €12,000/year | Annual contract, API integration, onboarding | Banks and large FIs running high-volume continuous screening |
| ComplyAdvantage Enterprise screening SaaS | From €12,000/year | Annual contract, API integration | Fintechs with high transaction volumes needing real-time monitoring |
| Kroll Consultancy-led investigation | €5,000+ per engagement | Scoping call, manual delivery in days or weeks | High-stakes deals warranting analyst-led, bespoke investigation |
| Manual consultant Freelance analyst | €500–2,000 per report | Ad-hoc engagement, delivery in days | One-off screenings where in-house capacity is unavailable |
| Varsel AI-guided SaaS, source-cited | From €99/month · €12–20 per credit | Self-serve signup, 10-day free trial, report in <2 min | Compliance teams, PE/M&A lawyers and investment teams running pre-deal screening without enterprise procurement |
Pricing reflects publicly available information at time of writing. Varsel output is a recommendation, not an automated decision. Competitor names are the property of their respective owners and are used here for comparison only.
Quick answers to the questions most buyers ask before starting a trial.
Red flag screening is the process of checking a company or individual against sanctions lists, PEP databases, adverse media, company registries and public records before entering a business relationship, making an investment or completing a transaction. Varsel is typically used for pre-deal due diligence, M&A target screening, counterparty onboarding, KYC verification and periodic monitoring of existing customers or portfolio companies.
GO indicates no significant findings across the screened categories — the relationship can typically proceed under normal controls. CAUTION indicates one or more findings that warrant enhanced due diligence before proceeding. STOP indicates findings that conflict with standard risk appetite, such as direct sanctions exposure or severe adverse media. These are recommendations, not automated decisions — the final call rests entirely with you.
Screen mode runs in about two minutes and checks a target against 15+ authoritative sources, returning a sourced PDF with a GO/CAUTION/STOP recommendation. Enrich mode takes 5–10 minutes and is used when the screen is technically clean but something warrants a closer look, or when you have a specific concern. You describe the concern in plain language and AI decomposes it into targeted research dimensions, runs parallel investigations, and synthesizes a source-cited dossier.
Varsel checks the UN Consolidated Sanctions List, the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List, the US OFAC SDN and consolidated lists, the UK HM Treasury sanctions list, PEP databases, and national regulatory enforcement actions. Adverse media, litigation history and ESG indicators are screened across public records and media archives.
Yes. Varsel queries Nordic and European corporate registries, including Bolagsverket in Sweden, Brønnøysundregistrene in Norway, Virk/CVR in Denmark and YTJ/PRH in Finland, alongside OpenCorporates and national court records. Nordic coverage is a deliberate design priority.
Refinitiv World-Check (now part of LSEG) and ComplyAdvantage are enterprise database platforms typically sold via annual contract starting around €12,000/year, optimised for high-volume continuous screening with deep integration. Kroll is consultancy-led, with manual investigations starting at €5,000+ per engagement. Varsel sits between: self-serve SaaS from €99/month, AI-guided, source-cited, designed for teams that want expert-level reports without enterprise procurement or consultancy fees. Per-report cost is €12–20 depending on plan.
Screen mode typically returns a full report in under two minutes. Enrich mode, used for deeper investigation, takes 5–10 minutes. Both include the full source trail — no black-box outputs.
Yes. Varsel is built by a Swedish company and hosted in the EU (Frankfurt, Germany). All data is encrypted with TLS 1.3 in transit and at rest. The platform includes GDPR data export and account deletion tools. Screening data is never shared with or sold to third parties.
Both. Varsel screens legal entities (companies) and individuals (natural persons, including PEPs, beneficial owners and key persons associated with a target entity).
A Varsel screening report covers eight areas: Sanctions Check, Ownership & Structure, Associated Parties, Key Person Background, Adverse Media, ESG & Country Risk, Market Reputation, and a Conclusion with sources. Each finding is sourced. The report ends with a GO/CAUTION/STOP recommendation and an executive summary. Reports are delivered as PDF.
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