First Advantage has announced the acquisition of Data Diver Technologies, a data platform that uses AI and automation to collect, aggregate, retain and deliver high-volume criminal and court records, in its third-quarter results on 5 November 2026. Investing.com, citing the company's separate press release, reported a price of about US$125m.
Why First Advantage Corporation is buying Data Diver Technologies, LLC
Chief executive Scott Staples said the deal fits First Advantage's focus on investing in data and technology assets and will strengthen its proprietary data and automation capabilities. Chief financial officer Steven Marks cited it as part of disciplined capital deployment, alongside a US$45m debt prepayment in the quarter.
Deal terms and financing
First Advantage's results release did not give a price; Investing.com, MarketScreener and citybiz reported about US$125m. Investing.com said Data Diver's management team will remain with the business. The sources do not say whether the transaction has closed.
Market context
According to Investing.com, Data Diver built its platform over about two decades, was already a third-party data provider to First Advantage and includes a small employment-screening business serving small and medium-sized businesses.
