Diligent Corporation

Diligent Corporation is a leading software as a service (SaaS) provider specializing in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions. The company's mission is to empower transformational leaders with technology, insights, and confidence to drive greater impact and accountability through a modern view of governance, risk, and compliance. Headquartered in New York City, New York, U.S., Diligent also maintains a global presence with offices across various continents.

Diligent offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, anchored by its Diligent One Platform, which centralizes board management and GRC activities. Key offerings include board management software (such as Diligent Boards, BoardEffect, and BoardDocs), entity management software (Diligent Entities), and solutions for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, internal audit, IT compliance, and third-party risk management. The company serves a broad market, with over 1 million users from more than 25,000 customers globally, including 65% of Fortune 1000 companies.

Under the leadership of CEO Brian Stafford, Diligent has recently focused on expanding its AI capabilities and GRC offerings. In May 2025, the company acquired Vault, an AI-powered ethics and compliance platform, followed by the acquisition of 3rdRisk in January 2026 to enhance its AI-driven risk management solutions. Diligent has received industry recognition, being named a leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape and the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Risk Management. The company, which was taken private by Insight Venture Partners in 2016 and is now jointly owned by Insight Partners, Blackstone, and Clearlake Capital, is reportedly being considered for a potential sale by its private equity owners, with a valuation estimated around $7 billion.