Protecting society from harm
Clue is the intelligence and investigation platform trusted where accuracy, accountability, and public trust matter most - helping teams detect threats earlier, progress cases faster, and prove impact with confidence.
About Clue
We create leading intelligence and investigation management technology built for mission‑critical environments. Our secure, AI‑supported application brings intelligence, evidence, and investigative information together in one system – helping teams uncover connections, prioritise risk, and move cases forward with speed and integrity.
What makes Clue different
Shaped by investigative practitioners, Clue is built for how investigations actually run - uniting intelligence, case management, and collaboration in a single platform that supports defensible decisions and measurable outcomes.
Mission-ready intelligence
Purpose‑built for investigations where accuracy, accountability, and defensibility are non‑negotiable. Clue combines intelligence, investigation, and case management in a single platform.
Streamlined productivity
AI‑driven alerts, best‑practice templates, and configurable workflows reduce duplication, manual effort, and human error - so teams deliver more with fewer resources, without compromising rigour.
Insight that drives results
Structured data and real‑time dashboards connect casework to organisational goals, giving leaders measurable performance, outcomes, and value.
A connected community
Shaped with a global community of investigative practitioners; enables secure collaboration across teams, departments, and agencies.
Our team
We’re a multidisciplinary group of technologists, investigators, analysts, and sector specialists. By working side‑by‑side with practitioners across public and private sectors, we ensure Clue is grounded in real operational needs and evolving threats.
Clare Elford
Clare is Chief Executive Officer, and co-owner, of Clue. Under Clare’s stewardship, Clue has become a leading investigation case management and intelligence platform. Clare has driven the development of a single platform, interoperable product that is at the centre of the investigation technology ecosystem.
Thomas Drohan
Thomas is Chief Strategy Officer, and co-owner, of Clue. Thomas has extensive experience building and leading world-class technology businesses. He is passionate about creating teams that are focused on customer success by working closely with product users to understand their changing environments and challenges to meet their needs.
Adam Hale
Adam has served as non-executive Chair of Clue since November 2021. He is also Chair of SaaS business Arctic Shores and advisor to vyntelligence, Findity and many others. He is a judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year programme and a partner at ScaleUp Group. His career has focussed on driving positive business change through the combination of technology and people.
Nick Harber
Nick is Chief Financial Officer of Clue. Nick joined Clue in 2021, playing a key role in securing the strategic growth investment from Frog Capital.
Martin Wilks
Martin Wilks is an experienced technology leader with over 30 years of expertise in developing scalable, AI-driven solutions. As Clue's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Martin brings a wealth of experience from previous roles as CTO at four other organisations, including his most recent position at an AI-enabled knowledge marketplace. Known for his passion for building innovative products and leading high-performing teams, Martin has a proven track record in driving growth and delivering cutting-edge technology platforms.
Nick Gregory
Nick is the chief marketing officer for Clue Software and is responsible for the business’s global marketing and communications strategy. Nick has over 35 years of experience in B2B software marketing, sales and product development. He joined Clue in August 2022, having previously served as CMO for nearly six years at IRIS Software Group.
Antonia James
Antonia, as Chief Customer Officer for Clue Software, is responsible for driving a customer-centric strategy across the business. Since joining in January 2024, she has led initiatives to enhance customer experience, ensuring that operations align with client needs and expectations.
With a background in the legal sector, she brings a deep understanding of customer challenges and leverages technology and innovation to deliver impactful solutions. Her leadership plays a crucial role in advancing Clue Software’s mission to protect society from harm.
Ian Blackhurst
Ian is the Director of Commercial at Clue. With extensive experience in the information technology and services industry, Ian is adept in strategy, sales, management, software, consultancy, and services. He possesses deep expertise in public services, including public safety, local and central government, justice, and defense sectors. Prior to Clue, Ian held executive roles at NEC and Northgate Public Services.
Clair Hodgson
Clair is the Director of People and Culture at Clue, leading the People team in developing and executing the company's People Strategy. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a qualified Chartered Accountant, Clair is dedicated to creating purpose-driven workplaces where individuals and teams can thrive.
Matt Horne
Matt is Director of Investigations and Intelligence. A former law enforcement leader, he served for 30 years in policing and national security, accomplishing the position of National Crime Agency Deputy Director - Investigations. He is expert in the domains of intelligence and investigations, with experience leading the most complex and high risk operations at national level.
Phil Suddick
Phil is a former law enforcement officer. During his thirty-year service to 2015, he specialised in proactive and reactive complex anti-corruption investigations and the covert investigation and locating of high-risk global fugitives. Phil then moved into the world of sport tackling global corruption in tennis.
Natasha Laird
Natasha is the Director of Legal at Clue. She holds a degree in Law and German Law from King's College London and qualified as a solicitor in 1998. Before joining Clue, she practiced as a commercial litigation lawyer at Hammonds (now Squire Patton Boggs) and has been active in the software sector since 2014. Natasha has served as General Counsel for SCISYS Group PLC and most recently as Deputy General Counsel for Tribal Group PLC. With over 20 years of legal and commercial experience, she is passionate about delivering effective and agile legal support.
Craig Train
Craig is the Director of Application Development at Clue Software, overseeing the technical development of the Clue platform. Since joining Clue in 2021, Craig has leveraged his over 20 years of software development experience to drive innovation and excellence. He is passionate about building inclusive technical teams and fostering an environment where they can excel and deliver their best work.
Mal Earnest
Mal, the Director of Innovation at Clue, has been with the company for over 25 years. Formerly serving as a Technical Architect and Senior Developer, Mal brings a deep understanding of Clue's diverse customer base and a robust technical background. He leads the innovation team with a commitment to pushing boundaries and staying ahead of industry trends.
Graham Newman
Graham is Director of Marketing for Clue Software. He joined the company in March 2021 and has over 25 years’ marketing experience primarily in SaaS and information businesses across a range of sectors in domestic and global markets. Graham has also worked in business services, not-for-profit and start-up organisations.
Glyn Evans
As Director of Solutions Consultancy at Clue, Glyn brings 27 years of experience in customer success, growth, and team leadership across the public sector, defence, and financial services. Formerly Consultancy Services Director (MD) for Civica's Central Government division, Glyn holds degrees in Information Systems Engineering and Advanced Computing. Passionate about delivering impactful solutions, he is dedicated to scaling Clue's services and deepening customer engagement.
What drives us
Behind Clue is a team united by a shared responsibility: building technology that stands up to scrutiny and makes a real‑world difference.
Our community
A practitioner‑led intelligence community
When organisations invest in Clue, they join an established, practitioner‑led community of intelligence and investigations professionals working to protect society from harm.
The Clue community brings customers together to share insight, learn from real‑world experience, and collaborate on complex challenges – strengthening decision‑making, confidence, and impact beyond the platform itself.
Through in‑person events, specialist forums, and our online community space, members connect with peers, explore emerging threats, and contribute to raising standards across the profession.
Trusted where it matters most
Trusted by 100+ organisations across 21 countries, Clue supports investigation and intelligence teams operating in high‑harm domains including economic crime, safeguarding, corruption, border security, online harms, and serious & organised crime.
Responsible technology by design
Clue operates to high standards of ethics, governance, security, and data protection. Our responsible technology approach – shaped by an AI Code of Conduct and practitioner oversight – prioritises transparency, human accountability, and positive social impact.
Recognition
Clue has been recognised for purpose, growth and public protection.
These awards reflect our commitment to building trusted investigation and intelligence technology for high‑harm, mission‑critical environments.
The Sunday Times Hundred Tech 2026
One to Watch
Tussell Tech200 2026
Fastest Growing Tech Supplier list
Megabuyte 50 Scale-Up
Emerging Star - Government & Healthcare
UK Tech Awards 2026
Tech for Good Award - Shortlisted
ISC International Sports Awards 2024
Sports Tech Company Award - Shortlisted
Enterprise Awards 2023
Public Sector Entrepreneur of the Year - Winner
The SPARKies Awards 2022
The Good Award - Winner
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