Achilles, a leader in supply chain risk and performance management, announced the acquisition of InfoControl, a specialist AI and contractor management company based in Latin America.
This deal enhances a long-term collaboration and marks a step forward in Achilles’ commitment to responsibly using technology and data to deliver trusted, intelligent solutions for supply chain management and compliance.
This move will enhance Achilles’ AI capabilities, enhance contractor management offerings, and unlock new opportunities in data extraction, analysis, and reporting for customers worldwide.
InfoControl brings advanced AI expertise in reading, interpreting, and extracting narrative data from complex documentation for delivering efficient and accurate supply chain data capture and non-financial reporting. And te company’s Contractor Access Evaluation (CAE) tools are used across a range of industries in Latin America, complementing and extending Achilles’ Controlar solution.
Achilles is committed to the ethical development and deployment of AI to enhance transparency, mitigate risks, and protect businesses’ reputations globally. And with this latest deal, Achilles will continue to align its use of AI with its core values, the evolving expectations of stakeholders, and all relevant regulatory frameworks, ensuring the technology serves the purpose of building safer, more sustainable supply chains.
This deal follows Achilles’ purchases of GoSupply and Global Risk Management Solutions (GRMS), which expanded its capabilities in supplier evaluation and risk management across key global markets. And Achilles’ continued growth journey is supported by Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading private asset growth investors, which partnered with the company in 2021 via its lower middle-market franchise, Bridgepoint Development Capital.
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“Businesses are under increasing pressure to provide robust data in support of sustainability, due diligence, and disclosure frameworks such as CSRD, BRSR, LkSG, and Åpenhetsloven — while also navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Accessing high-quality, reliable data remains a major challenge. This acquisition strengthens Achilles’ ability to efficiently and effectively deliver intelligent insights with greater speed and accuracy, helping our customers manage risk and build more resilient supply chains. I’m delighted to welcome the InfoControl team to Achilles.”
– Paul Stanley, CEO at Achilles
“Achilles continues to demonstrate strong strategic momentum through targeted acquisitions that enhance its technology leadership and global proposition. The acquisition of InfoControl brings highly relevant AI capabilities into the group, accelerating the delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions for customers worldwide.”
– Matt Legg, Partner at Bridgepoint, majority shareholder in Achilles
“This partnership allows us to accelerate our vision and bring our capabilities to a much broader market. Achilles’ global reach and deep industry expertise are a perfect match for our AI solutions. We are excited to join the Achilles group and begin this next chapter together.”
– Francisco Pontoriero, co-founder of InfoControl
