About · Ethos

The UpStream Ethos

Innovative tradecraft, held to a legal and ethical standard, delivered with candor.

Grassroots investigations

A tight-knit cadre of intelligence professionals

UpStream is built on a tight-knit cadre of in-house intelligence professionals, from surveillance operatives to advanced OSINT experts.

We are committed to innovative tradecraft and backed by a deep network of skilled investigators and analysts working in every state. Our international reach comes from a thoroughly vetted group of partners and close colleagues who collect intelligence legally and ethically.

UpStream analysts collaborating at a workstation

How we work

What you can expect from us

Every case is its own problem

We treat every assignment as its own problem and hold to an innovative standard of investigative tradecraft.

Legal and ethical, always

UpStream is prepared to navigate the challenges your case presents, legally and ethically.

Openness and candor

The problems that bring people to us are usually sensitive, complex, and urgent. You will get openness and candor from your first conversation with us onward.

We operate in, and respect, a hyper-connected world, while recognizing that those same connections can feel suffocating. We help people grasp the true scale of their digital footprint and give them the tools to protect themselves, their businesses, and their families from threats online.

Ready for a consultation?

Our team will assist you with all your questions and concerns. Every conversation is confidential.