Why We Created Probe Point Analytics: AI & OSINT for a New Era of European Security

PPA OSINT
Jun 13
4 min read

From Crisis Response to Strategic Innovation: The Origin of Probe Point Analytics

Our story began during a time of global crisis. As co-founders of OSINT for Ukraine, a non-profit initiative investigating international crimes through open-source intelligence (OSINT), we answered the call to action.

Through this mission-driven work, we saw first-hand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could fundamentally transform investigations — processing massive datasets, uncovering hidden connections, and enhancing human expertise.

This experience inspired us to launch Probe Point Analytics — with a vision to build tools and services that address new and emerging threats:

✅ Hybrid Warfare

✅ Disinformation

✅ Digital Trust Erosion

✅ Cyber Threats

✅ Corporate Risk & Sanctions Compliance

Our Philosophy: A European Vision for AI, Security, and Resilience

We believe that the future of European security must be built with transparency, ethics, and technological sovereignty at its core.

As AI reshapes the way information is processed, shared, and weaponized, Europe needs its own cutting-edge solutions — designed and developed within the region.

At Probe Point Analytics, our systems are built to:

Strengthen OSINT capabilities for both government and corporate actors;
Support democratic resilience in the face of hybrid threats;
Safeguard the digital public square across Europe.

We are committed to creating AI-powered systems that serve public interest, ethical standards, and the strategic needs of a secure Europe.

Meet Our Founders: The Triumvirate Behind Probe Point Analytics

Probe Point Analytics was founded by three long-time friends and seasoned experts, united by a passion for OSINT, AI, and the evolving role of technology in modern investigations:

Vasile — An experienced programmer and AI architect, specializing in the design and application of machine learning systems to real-world OSINT and information analysis challenges.
Slava — A veteran all-source intelligence analyst with deep expertise in conducting OSINT investigations for accountability and national security, and an early pioneer in applying AI to investigative workflows.
Deniz — An OSINT expert focused on atrocity crime investigations and digital evidence, with a strong emphasis on ethics, privacy, and the responsible use of AI in sensitive investigative contexts.

Together, we form a multidisciplinary team, grounded in trust, technical excellence, and a shared drive for meaningful impact.

Our Vision

At Probe Point Analytics, we aim to lead the future of investigations, security, and AI innovation in Europe through:

1️⃣ Building AI platforms for tomorrow's evolving threats

Our AI systems are designed to be sustainable, secure, and adaptable — whether used to trace disinformation networks, assess sanctions compliance, or power next-generation defensive technologies.

2️⃣ Delivering expert investigative services

We provide world-class OSINT and digital investigative services to public and private sector clients — helping ensure that strategic expertise remains within Europe and reducing dependence on outsourced, non-EU solutions.

3️⃣ Training the next generation of OSINT professionals

We train and mentor OSINT and investigative talent across Europe, equipping them with cutting-edge AI tools, methodologies, and a deep understanding of emerging threats — grounded in both academic rigor and operational expertise.

Why OSINT — and Why Now in the Commercial Space?

Historically, OSINT served four domains:

Military / Government
Legal / Criminal Justice
Journalism
Corporate Intelligence

Our team has worked extensively across the first three, contributing to investigations and delivering insights with real-world impact.

Today, the corporate domain can no longer be an afterthought. Private sector challenges increasingly mirror the complexity of geopolitical ones:

✅ Disinformation & narrative manipulation

✅ Illicit networks & financial crimes

✅ Compliance & sanctions risks

✅ Cyber threats

✅ Opaque supply chains

The investigative methods and tools we honed in conflict and legal contexts are now urgently needed in boardrooms, compliance departments, and risk management teams.

The Commercial Space: An Ecosystem for Impact

Bringing OSINT into the commercial world isn’t just about business — it’s about building an ecosystem:

Creating resilient and scalable services with measurable impact
Providing career opportunities for OSINT professionals as traditional sectors face funding and political challenges
Offering a platform to train and employ Ukrainian veterans and others with first-hand conflict experience, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to Europe’s security ecosystem

By bridging mission-driven work and commercial sustainability, we are building a model where values and long-term impact can coexist.

Our Mission

At Probe Point Analytics, our mission is to leverage the power of AI and OSINT to strengthen Europe’s investigative, defensive, and business ecosystems.

We are committed to delivering trusted, ethical, and high-performance solutions that serve both public interest and commercial needs.

We aim to:

Become the go-to provider of AI-powered due diligence platforms — helping European businesses make informed, secure, and compliant decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape.
Partner with defense and security companies to co-develop cutting-edge AI systems that enhance both cyber and physical defense capabilities, contributing to a safer, more resilient Europe.
Lead in OSINT and digital investigations across domains, offering expert services that support accountability, transparency, and risk management across the continent.

In everything we do, we strive to build products and services with integrity, insight, and impact — ensuring that the future of AI and OSINT remains grounded in trust, human expertise, and European values.