Groundwork Investigations
How we got $1.0M
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
What they do
Groundwork Investigations is a licensed private investigation agency that delivers nationwide desktop services, mainly for claim resolution through background checks, social media investigations and related research.
From the company's website. Industry: Security services.
Customers & suppliers
Possible customers nearby
The largest businesses within about 60 miles in the markets its website says it serves.
- CLAIMS MANAGEMENT RESOURCES · Oklahoma City, 19 mi · $84.4M
- NIEMANN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC · Oklahoma City, 26 mi · $64.7M
- KIRK FUQUA INSURANCE AGENCY INC · Edmond, 31 mi · $20.1M
- KEMPTON GROUP HOLDINGS INC. · Oklahoma City, 28 mi · $20.0M
- OKLAHOMA GENERAL AGENCY, INC. DBA ONE GENERAL AGENCY · Oklahoma City, 22 mi · $18.7M
- MCAFEE & TAFT, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION · Oklahoma City, 19 mi · $138.1M
- CROWE & DUNLEVY, A PROFEESIONAL CORPORATION · Oklahoma City, 19 mi · $86.1M
- CROWE & DUNLEVY, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION · Oklahoma City, 19 mi · $66.0M
- NATIONAL LITIGATION LAW GROUP, LLP · Oklahoma City, 21 mi · $62.1M
- PHILLIPS MURRAH, PC · Oklahoma City, 20 mi · $46.3M
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork Investigations this business | $1.9M | — |
| TOTAL SECURITY CENTER, LLC Norman · 3 employees | $406K | 0.4 mi |
| STEVEN MUELLER Norman · 1 employees | $371K | 0.9 mi |
| GO SECURITY PRO, LLC Norman · 2 employees | $892K | 1.7 mi |
| WINSTON SERVICES, INC. Norman · 12 employees | $2.2M | 1.8 mi |
| Hilltop Securities Inc. Norman | $1.6M | 2.2 mi |
| VenAssure Norman | $948K | 2.5 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $1.0M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3× |
| Value range | $354K – $1.7M |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Investigation and Personal Background Check Services businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (18%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $822K – $2.6M |
| EBITDA range | $148K – $471K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
“Since establishing our business in 2018, we’ve continued to grow solely through client referrals and word of mouth.”
Advisors
- BankingCeltic Bank CorporationPPP / SBA lender
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Banking relationships
| Celtic Bank Corporation 7(a) 2022 | All 206 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
2 locations
| 2600 Van Buren St Ste 2621 | Norman | This listing |
| 127 W Main St | Norman | View |
Revenue, profit and value are for the whole company.
Public records
| Mar 2022 | 7(a) | $129K |
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Groundwork Investigations
Groundwork Investigations is a security services company in Norman, Oklahoma, in business since 2018. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.9M, with roughly $340K of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $1.0M (likely range $354K–$1.7M). It has 2 locations.
Common questions
- Who owns Groundwork Investigations?
- The owner of Groundwork Investigations isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Groundwork Investigations make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Groundwork Investigations's annual revenue at about $1.9M (likely between $822K and $2.6M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Groundwork Investigations worth?
- About $1.0M, roughly 3× its estimated EBITDA of $340K, typical for a security services company its size. Likely range: $354K–$1.7M.
- When was Groundwork Investigations founded?
- Groundwork Investigations has been in business since 2018.