Product Release Update Q2 2025

Smarter Risk Insights. Less Noise. More Confidence.

We’re excited to share the latest enhancements to the Owlin Platform—designed to help you stay ahead of risks, streamline daily workflows, and make confident, informed decisions faster.

All-new – Owlin Screening

Decide within seconds whether a company deserves further investigation

Why did we develop this new version of Owlin Screening?

You asked, we listened: screening should be faster, easier, and more flexible. Whether you need a quick score or an in-depth investigation, our new screening experience adapts to your needs.

What’s new?

Faster screening kick-off: Just enter a company name and country—that’s it.
Risk Scores: Quickly assess if further investigation is needed. Scores are generated from adverse media, sanctions, watchlists and blacklists, as well as Politically Exposed Person (PEP) data.
Summaries: A concise explanation of what’s driving the score, perfect for quick context.
Complete Data Transparency: Dive into original news articles (or view them as chain of events), or explore individual hits in sanctions, PEPs, and watchlists.

How will you benefit?

With a simplified input flow, you’ll save valuable time from the moment you start a screening case. Additionally, the new design enables you to tailor the depth of your analysis to match your needs, whether that involves relying on a quick risk score, glancing at a concise summary, or delving into the underlying source material. Whatever your approach is, you stay in control with precise, explainable results that support confident decision-making.

“Clients trialing the new Owlin Screening environment have seen a remarkable improvement in how quickly and thoroughly they can assess adverse media, sanctions, PEPs, and watchlists. What used to take hours per case now takes just a couple of minutes, cutting onboarding case time by over 70%. It’s a game-changer for risk teams who want to act fast without compromising on depth or confidence.”

– Stefan Peekel | Chief Growth Officer at Owlin

Improved – Summaries in the Newsletter

See what matters—at a glance

Why did we add summaries to our newsletter?

Our newsletter for private equity firms provides investment teams with personalized, curated adverse media newsletters that surface relevant developments on portfolio companies, pipeline targets, and competitive landscapes—helping them respond quickly, uncover opportunities, and mitigate emerging threats.

We’ve added high-level summaries to your newsletters, allowing users to immediately identify which companies in their portfolio or pipeline require attention.

What’s new?

A summary at the top of each newsletter issue, highlighting key developments and potential risks.

How will you benefit?

With the new summary at the top of each newsletter, you get instant clarity on what matters most, without having to scroll through long lists. Key developments and potential risks are surfaced right away, enabling you to assess which portfolio companies or pipeline targets require attention quickly. It’s a faster, more focused way to detect red flags and act on them with confidence.

“Our goal is to make it easier for our users to cut through the noise and act quickly. What we’ve seen since adding summaries is that many users now go straight to the summary and spend some time engaging with it, before scrolling through the full list. It’s a clear sign they’re finding value faster—using the summary to understand what matters and where to focus their attention immediately.”

– Eduardo Zajbert Peña | Product Manager at Owlin

Enhanced ESG Lens for Adverse Media – Now Includes Community Impact

Surface risks tied to how companies affect their surrounding communities

Why did we improve our ESG lens

ESG is evolving, and so are we. Our ESG lens now includes news related to community impact, giving you a broader perspective on company behavior.

What’s new?

The new lens broadens the scope of our current ESG lens, allowing for the detection of community-related risk events that may otherwise go unnoticed, such as

Displacement due to corporate land purchases.
Long-term health effects from environmental damage.
Economic disruptions where corporate activities lead to job losses

How will you benefit?

By broadening our ESG lens to include community impact, you gain a more comprehensive view of potential risks that could affect your portfolio or business relationships. These insights help you identify risks that often go unnoticed but can have significant reputational or regulatory consequences in the future. With this expanded perspective, you’re empowered to take strategic action, engage proactively with stakeholders, and better manage ESG-related exposures before they escalate.

“Even though ESG may not dominate the headlines like it used to, we see that actionable ESG risks are still very relevant for our clients. Disruptions can come from anywhere, and our users want to stay ahead of them and respond with confidence.”

– Sjoerd Leemhuis | CEO & Founder of Owlin

How can we help you?

If you want to learn more and discover the updates firsthand, please contact our dedicated team at [email protected] or schedule a personalized free demo directly. Our team is looking forward to showing you these improvements to our product!