We help businesses and government-focused teams assess geopolitical exposure, compare markets, and understand business risk through clear, public-source intelligence briefs.
Geopolitics · Markets · Public sector · Business risk
Open a complete sample before commissioning a brief. See the evidence, the judgment, and the next decision.
Explore all five sample briefs →GEOPOLITICAL INTELLIGENCE
Verify the transport path before treating a second supplier as diversification.
Historical context is sourced. Actual shipment exposure remains unassessed.
Map shared routes and test whether the alternative changes the dependency.
Start with the decision. Choose the research that helps you examine it.
Understand regional developments, external risk, and the implications for a defined business decision.
Explore expertise ↗02 / RESEARCH & ADVISORY
Compare competitors, public pricing, market signals, and opportunities for differentiation.
Explore expertise ↗03 / RESEARCH & ADVISORY
Map published priorities, programs, and opportunities before pursuing a public-sector market.
Explore expertise ↗04 / RESEARCH & ADVISORY
Organize company records, disclosed relationships, and the questions that need further review.
Explore expertise ↗05 / INTELLIGENCE & SECURITYAssess relevant threats, understand business exposure, and prioritize practical steps for resilience and continuity.
Explore the assessment ↗Why the dependency matters more than the number of names on a supplier list.
Read the analysis ↗BUSINESS RESILIENCE / SAMPLE · OCT 29, 2026A continuity assessment with an illustrative risk register and validation priorities.
Examine the assessment ↗Choose a starting point. We confirm the research question, deliverables, deadline, and total fee in writing before work begins.
From $495 USD / project
A clear starting engagement: one question, referenced findings, and a practical next step. See exactly what’s included →
From $1,495 USD / project
A deeper assessment for a defined commercial, geopolitical, or public-sector decision.
From $3,495 USD / project
A coordinated research project for teams evaluating a broader opportunity or exposure.
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Intelligence Security Assessments, ongoing support, and larger mandates receive a custom written quote. Scope, timing, availability, and total fee are agreed before work begins.
Market expansion, regional exposure, competitor landscapes, or published agency priorities: bring the decision and procurement requirements.
Discuss an enterprise scope ↗Objectives, deliverables, milestones, information handling, and review points are documented in the proposal. Capacity and fit are confirmed for each assignment.
Examine our research standards →U.S. Army Veteran · Cavalry Scout · Fort Myers, Florida
Matthew founded Rook Vantage to bring disciplined observation and practical operating context to business research. His background includes Army reconnaissance service in Iraq and work in underground utility inspection.
That experience informs an approach centered on asking clear questions, checking assumptions, and communicating what the evidence supports. Rook Vantage applies that approach to public-source geopolitical, commercial, and business-risk research.
How the research is prepared and reviewed →A defined research question, an agreed scope and timeline, and a written deliverable or briefing. The exact format is set before work begins.
Projects start at $495 for a Focused Brief, $1,495 for a Strategic Assessment, and $3,495 for Extended Research. These are project fees, not hourly rates. The final fixed quote reflects the agreed scope, depth, and deadline. See our pricing section or request a scope discussion.
A short description of your objective, the decision you need to make, and your ideal timeline. Please keep the initial inquiry general; use it to arrange any appropriate handling of sensitive information.
No. Rook Vantage LLC is an independent business. No government affiliation, endorsement, contract award, clearance, or certification is implied.
Engagements are based on lawful public-source research within an agreed scope. Services described here do not include licensed private investigation, legal advice, investment advice, or classified information handling.
Request a no-charge, 15-minute introductory discussion. Share your objective and timing; we’ll assess fit and outline an appropriate scope.
mbardsley@rookvantage.com ↗What happens nextYour inquiry starts a scoping conversation. A written proposal follows once the objective, deliverables, timing, and fee are clear.