Latest acquisition by Achilles brings advanced AI capabilities in-house, accelerating smarter, more accurate risk management through automation and intelligent data insights.
Abingdon, UK – 14 April 2025 – Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, has announced the acquisition of InfoControl, a specialist artificial intelligence (AI) and contractor management company based in Latin America. The acquisition deepens a successful long-term collaboration and marks a significant step forward in Achilles’ commitment to the responsible use of technology and data to deliver trusted, intelligent solutions for supply chain management and compliance.
The move will strengthen Achilles’ AI capabilities, enhance contractor management offerings, and unlock new opportunities in data extraction, analysis, and reporting for customers worldwide.
InfoControl brings advanced AI expertise in reading, interpreting, and extracting narrative data from complex documentation to deliver highly efficient and accurate supply chain data capture and non-financial reporting. The company’s Contractor Access Evaluation (CAE) tools are used across a range of industries in Latin America, complementing and extending Achilles’ Controlar solution.
As a leader in supply chain risk management, Achilles is committed to the ethical development and deployment of AI to enhance transparency, mitigate risks, and protect businesses’ reputations globally. With this latest acquisition, Achilles will continue to align its use of AI with its core values, the evolving expectations of stakeholders, and all relevant regulatory frameworks—ensuring its technology serves the purpose of building safer, more sustainable supply chains.
“Businesses are under increasing pressure to provide robust data in support of sustainability, due diligence, and disclosure frameworks such as CSRD, BRSR, LkSG, and Åpenhetsloven — while also navigating an increasingly complex global landscape,” said Paul Stanley, CEO at Achilles. “Accessing high-quality, reliable data remains a major challenge. This acquisition strengthens Achilles’ ability to efficiently and effectively deliver intelligent insights with greater speed and accuracy, helping our customers manage risk and build more resilient supply chains. I’m delighted to welcome the InfoControl team to Achilles.”
Matt Legg, Partner at Bridgepoint, majority shareholder in Achilles, commented: “Achilles continues to demonstrate strong strategic momentum through targeted acquisitions that enhance its technology leadership and global proposition. The acquisition of InfoControl brings highly relevant AI capabilities into the group, accelerating the delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions for customers worldwide.”
Achilles has already delivered several successful AI-driven features in the Achilles platform, including:
- Predictive Risk Scoring: Using publicly available data to identify emerging supplier risks and reduce assessment costs for lower tier suppliers.
- Real-time Data Validation: Increasing ‘right first time’ rates by automating validation of supplier responses.
- AI-powered Data Mining: Extracting information in multiple languages to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
- Smarter Supplier Onboarding: Streamlining supply chain data collection with pre-populated data from trusted sources.
“This partnership allows us to accelerate our vision and bring our capabilities to a much broader market,” said Francisco Pontoriero, co-founder of InfoControl. “Achilles’ global reach and deep industry expertise are a perfect match for our AI solutions. We are excited to join the Achilles group and begin this next chapter together.”
The acquisition of InfoControl follows Achilles’ purchases of GoSupply and Global Risk Management Solutions (GRMS), which expanded its capabilities in supplier evaluation and risk management across key global markets.
Achilles’ continued growth journey is supported by Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading private asset growth investors, which partnered with the company in 2021 via its lower middle-market franchise, Bridgepoint Development Capital.
The partnership leverages Bridgepoint’s track record in scaling risk management, certification and consultancy businesses globally, including previous investments such as Element Materials Technology, ERM and HKA.
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Further Information:
Hayley van Leeuwen
Chief Marketing Officer, Achilles
Hayley.vanleeuwen@achilles.com
About Achilles
For more than 30 years, Achilles has protected organizations’ business interests and reputations by providing unrivalled levels of supply chain transparency, carbon reduction and management. Achilles is the supply chain risk, ESG and carbon management partner of choice for the world’s leading global brands.
Achilles specializes in supporting customers who require robust global supply chain resilience, risk management and reporting to comply with ESG regulations, meet investor requirements, and achieve ambitious sustainability goals.
It works with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial and governmental organizations that require serious, detailed analysis and expert insight to deliver exceptional supplier selection and reporting confidence. Operating from 22 locations worldwide, Achilles is at the forefront of the battle against climate change, a champion for social justice and human rights, and an expert in health, safety, and risk management.
About InfoControl
InfoControl is a leading provider of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and advanced contractor management solutions. Its cloud-based platform offers 24/7 access, enabling efficient control and management of labour, tax, and compliance documentation for contractors. By minimizing risks and reducing costs, InfoControl helps companies optimize their operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to security, reliability, and exceptional customer support, InfoControl is a trusted partner for businesses looking to enhance their contractor management processes.
About Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint is one of the world’s leading quoted private asset growth investors, specialising in mid-market private equity, infrastructure and private credit. With over $75 bn of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, Bridgepoint combines global scale with local market insight and sector expertise.
Prior Bridgepoint investments in technology-enabled services and specialist consultancy businesses include Alpha FMC, Analysys Mason and ERM.
