Crisp (now part of Resolver, A Kroll Business)
Category: AI Safety
AI-powered risk intelligence platform that protects brands, assets and people from reputational damage, security threats and online harms through real-time monitoring and analysis Crisp (now part of Resolver, A Kroll Business) was founded in 2005. The company is led by Adam Hildreth. Based in Leeds, United Kingdom. Team size: 200-500. Total funding raised: $26.5M (prior to acquisition). Latest round: Acquired by Kroll in 2022, integrated into Resolver in 2024. Key investors include Baird Capital (former investor), Kroll (acquirer), Resolver (current parent company).
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 200-500
- Total funding
- $26.5M (prior to acquisition)
Value proposition
Provides real-time risk intelligence to protect over $6.5 trillion in combined market capitalization for 1000+ global brands through AI-driven threat detection and mitigation
Products and solutions
Real-time risk intelligence monitoring, Brand safety analytics, Content moderation solutions, Social listening and online risk detection, Platform trust & safety solutions, Reputation monitoring and crisis management
Unique value
18+ years of AI training on risk detection, proprietary algorithms analyzing multimodal data across 150+ languages, unique focus on protecting global brands from online harms
Target customer
Global enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and organizations requiring brand protection and risk management
Industries served
Technology, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Government, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical
Technology advantage
Advanced AI technology trained over 16 years to discover and track risk signals within digital chatter, with human expertise combined with machine learning for superior accuracy
How they differentiate
Unique position as part of a larger enterprise resilience platform, 18+ years of specialized AI training in risk detection, protection of $6.5 trillion in market capitalization, focus on both brand safety and enterprise risk management
Main competitors
Reputation, Brandwatch, Hootsuite, Sprout Social
Key partnerships
Part of Kroll's digital services ecosystem, Integrated with Resolver's enterprise resilience platform, Partnerships with major social media platforms, Collaboration with global cybersecurity firms
Notable customers
Coca-Cola, Disney, Major Fortune 500 companies, Government agencies
Major milestones
Founded in 2005, Raised $26.5M in funding, Acquired by Kroll in 2022, Integrated into Resolver in 2024, Protecting over $6.5 trillion in market capitalization
Growth metrics
Protects $6.5 trillion in combined market capitalization for 1000+ global brands, 18+ years of operations, now part of larger enterprise resilience platform
Market positioning
Leading provider of AI-powered brand safety and risk intelligence, now operating as part of a comprehensive enterprise resilience platform
Geographic focus
Global operations with headquarters in Leeds, UK, serving international clients across multiple industries
Patents and IP
Multiple patents related to AI content moderation and risk intelligence systems
About Adam Hildreth
Serial entrepreneur who started his first business at age 14, co-founding Dubit Limited. Founded Crispthinking in 2005 to address online safety and brand protection challenges. Now serves as Chief Strategist after the company's acquisition by Resolver/Kroll.
Official website: https://www.resolver.com