K2 Integrity
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial crime risk, compliance advisory services |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Jeremy M. Kroll, Jules B. Kroll |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (including London, Washington, D.C., Madrid, Geneva, Los Angeles, Chicago) |
Number of employees | 350 (2020) |
K2 Integrity (previously known as K2 Intelligence) specializes in advisory services related to financial crime risk and compliance. Established in 2009 by founders Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll, the firm is based in New York City, with additional offices located internationally in London, Washington, D.C., Madrid, Geneva, Los Angeles, and Chicago. In November 2020, the company underwent a rebranding from K2 Intelligence to K2 Integrity.
The firm serves a diverse clientele including financial institutions, law firms, hedge funds, private equity entities, government bodies, as well as private and sovereign clients. Around 2020, the organization employed close to 350 professionals.
History
K2 Intelligence's inaugural office was opened in London by Jules and Jeremy Kroll in 2009. The headquarters moved to New York City in January 2010, with a subsequent office launch in Madrid by April of the same year. By early 2013, the employee count had reached approximately 120. The creation of K2G Global Limited in Tel Aviv bolstered its Cyber Investigations and Defense Practice, supporting its worldwide operations and strategic expansion.
Acquisitions
In December 2012, K2 Intelligence expanded its advisory and investigative expertise through acquiring Thacher Associates, a firm recognized for managing significant projects such as the cleanup of the World Trade Center site, construction at Yankee Stadium, and Manhattan’s Bank of America Tower. This acquisition strengthened K2’s position within risk management and compliance sectors.
Notable investigations
In 2013, New York State’s Moreland Commission engaged K2 Integrity to conduct an analysis of donation databases linked to legislative activities and state contracts, underscoring the company’s proficiency in investigating public corruption.
The following year, K2 Integrity contributed to legal efforts aimed at recovering assets misappropriated during the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, highlighting its capabilities in financial fraud recovery and asset tracing.
By 2018, the firm completed a forensic audit for the International Boxing Association (AIBA), revealing significant negligence and financial mismanagement—demonstrating expertise in auditing sports governance.
Additionally, K2 led an extensive investigation over several years into the "Con Queen of Hollywood" fraud scheme, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect in Manchester in November 2020. This case emphasized K2’s strengths in handling complex cybercrime and fraud investigations on a global scale.