Our story

Clue is leading a new generation of intelligence‑led investigation management for organisations tackling criticial threats. 

In a world where harm is accelerating and converging across people, organisations, systems, and borders, investigations alone are no longer enough. Organisations need intelligence that supports prevention and disruption, as much as response and prosecution. 

Used by leading organisations across government, law enforcement, corporations, sport, NGOs, and regulated industries, Clue brings intelligence, evidence, and investigative work together in a single, secure platform. This gives teams a clearer, more connected view of risk – helping them identify emerging threats early, investigate and disrupt effectively, and demonstrate impact where it matters most. 

Clue is built for the realities of mission‑critical work: environments where decisions carry consequences, scrutiny is high, and public trust is non‑negotiable. Our technology supports human judgement rather than replacing it – using AI to surface patterns, prioritise activity, and accelerate insight, while ensuring human accountability stays front and centre. 

With structured data, guided workflows, and real‑time insight, Clue connects frontline activity to organisational decisions  enabling leaders to act decisively and stand behind decisions with confidence. 

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Our values

Rigorous

We strive to get it right
We apply rigour to everything we do so we deliver our best, we are accountable

Relentless ​

We never stand still
We challenge ourselves and each other to learn, grow and be more successful

United​

We are team players
We play to our individual strengths and unite as a team to deliver great outcomes

Ethical

We know right from wrong
We are guided by our vision to protect society from harm in everything we do

Respectful

We value opinions
We listen and understand individual points of view before we act

Built for intelligence and investigations

Clue is purpose‑built for intelligence and investigations.

Our platform unifies intelligence, investigation, and case management in one secure system, designed for accuracy, auditability, and defensible decision‑making. Structured data and guided workflows reduce friction and duplication, while supporting consistent, high‑quality investigative practice. 

AI‑assisted capabilities help teams surface connections, prioritise risk, and focus effort where it matters most, without removing human oversight or responsibility. Real‑time insight connects day‑to‑day casework to organisational objectives, enabling leaders to understand performance, outcomes, and impact. 

The result is technology that helps organisations move faster without compromising rigour, governance, or public trust. 

Our leadership team

Clare Elford

Clare Elford

Chief Executive Officer
Adam Hale

Adam Hale

Non-Executive Chair
Thomas Drohan

Thomas Drohan

Chief Commercial Officer
Nick Gregory

Nick Gregory

Chief Marketing Officer
Nick Harber

Nick Harber

Chief Financial Officer

A responsible and ethical approach to technology

Building technology for high‑harm environments carries responsibility. That’s why Clue is responsible by design – guided by strong governance, ethical standards, and a commitment to transparency and human accountability. 

Everything we do is grounded in a simple belief: better intelligence leads to better decisions – and better decisions help protect society from harm. 

Meet out industry experts

Matt Horne

Matt Horne

Director of Investigations and Intelligence
Phil Suddick

Phil Suddick

Head of Sport

Our Community

A practitioner‑led intelligence community

When organisations invest in Clue, they join an established, practitioner‑led community of intelligence and investigations professionals working to protect society from harm.

The Clue community brings customers together to share insight, learn from real‑world experience, and collaborate on complex challenges, strengthening decision‑making, confidence, and impact beyond the platform itself.

Through in‑person events, specialist forums, and our online community space, members connect with peers, explore emerging threats, and contribute to raising standards across the profession.

Recognition

Clue has been recognised for purpose, growth and public protection.
These awards reflect our commitment to building trusted investigation and intelligence technology for high‑harm, mission‑critical environments.

The Sunday Times Hundred Tech 2026

The Sunday Times Hundred Tech 2026

One to Watch

Tussell Tech200

Tussell Tech200

Fastest Growing Tech Supplier list

Megabuyte 50 Scale-Up

Megabuyte 50 Scale-Up

Emerging Star - Government & Healthcare

UK Tech Award 2026

UK Tech Award 2026

Tech for Good Award - Shortlisted

ISC International Sports Awards 2024

ISC International Sports Awards 2024

Sports Tech Company Award - Shortlisted

Enterprise Awards 2023

Enterprise Awards 2023

Public Sector Entrepreneur of the Year - Winner

The SPARKies Awards 2022

The SPARKies Awards 2022

The Good Award - Winner