OBSERVE • UNDERSTAND • UNCOVER
Thoughtful investigation grounded in curiosity, behavioural insight, and meticulous research.
Launching soon in Alberta…
THE VEIL & RAVEN APPROACH
Information rarely exists in isolation.
A detail overlooked. A pattern repeated. A digital trace left behind. A story that doesn’t quite align.
Veil & Raven approaches investigative work through careful research, critical thinking, behavioural insight, and attention to the details that connect seemingly unrelated information.
Sometimes the answer isn’t hidden.
It simply hasn’t been connected yet.
Look closer.
MOST ONLY FIND PIECES.
WE SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE.
OBSERVE
QUESTION
RESEARCH
CONNECT
AREAS OF FOCUS
Follow the information.
Every investigation begins with a question. The work is in knowing where—and how—to look for the answer.
01 — RESEARCH + OSINT
Careful examination of publicly available information to identify relevant details, connections, and patterns.
02 — BACKGROUND RESEARCH
Research into individuals, organizations, histories, relationships, and publicly available records.
03 — BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHT
A psychology-informed perspective on behaviour, communication, patterns, and investigative information.
04 — INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT
Research, documentation, information organization, and analytical support for investigative matters.
Not Sure where your matter fits?
Start with what you’re trying to understand.
Veil & Raven
There are always details worth noticing.
THE VEIL
THE RAVEN
What obscures.
What observes.
Assumptions
Noise.
Missing Information.
Bias.
Misdirection.
Curiosity.
Intelligence.
Pattern Recognition.
Perspective.
Resolution.
Behind Veil & Raven
Curiosity with purpose.
Veil & Raven began with a fascination with people—the way we behave, communicate, reveal information, and leave patterns behind.
Founded by Sasha Willson, Veil & Raven brings together an academic background in psychology with training in investigative practice and a natural inclination to look beyond the obvious.
Psychology provides a lens for understanding people. Investigation provides the tools for finding information. Together, they shape an approach grounded in curiosity, careful observation, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
Psychology taught me to ask why.
Investigation taught me to keep looking.
SASHA WILLSON
Founder • Veil & Raven
B.A. Psychology • Private Investigator Training • Calgary, Alberta
CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
You don’t need to know what kind of investigation you need before reaching out.
Maybe something happened that doesn’t make sense. Maybe you feel you are being deceived. Maybe the story you’ve been given doesn’t quite add up. Or maybe you simply need information you haven’t been able to find on your own.
Tell me what’s happening, what you’re trying to understand, and what you already know.
We’ll start there.
DISCRETION
Your inquiry is handled thoughtfully and professionally.
NO ASSUMPTIONS
Every matter begins with listening, understanding, and asking the right questions.
CLARITY
We'll determine what information you're seeking and what next steps may be appropriate.
Investigative work may include research, records and open-source intelligence, interviews, background and business inquiries, fact development, and other lawful investigative methods appropriate to the matter.
Please don't include highly sensitive personal, financial, medical, or identifying information in your initial inquiry.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Every matter is different. Before we begin, here are a few things you may want to know...
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Veil & Raven focuses on research, open-source intelligence, background research, behavioural insight, and investigative support. The scope of any matter will depend on the circumstances, available information, and applicable licensing requirements.
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Discretion is fundamental to investigative work. Initial inquiries are handled thoughtfully and professionally. However, please avoid including highly sensitive personal, financial, medical, or identifying information in your first online message.
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No. You can begin by explaining what you're trying to understand or accomplish. From there, we can determine whether the matter falls within Veil & Raven's scope and what next steps may be appropriate.
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Every matter is different. Fees depend on the type of investigation, complexity, time required, and any additional expenses involved.
Some research-based services may be offered at a flat rate, while surveillance and more complex investigative matters are typically billed hourly.
After an initial consultation, you'll receive a clear explanation of the anticipated fees before any work begins.
No work begins without your approval.
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Veil & Raven is based in Calgary, Alberta. The geographic scope of services may vary depending on the nature of the matter and applicable licensing requirements.
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Your inquiry will first be reviewed to understand the general nature of the matter. If it appears to fall within Veil & Raven's scope, the next step will typically be a conversation to gather additional context and discuss possible next steps.
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No. Investigative work cannot guarantee a particular finding or outcome. Veil & Raven's role is to conduct careful, lawful research and investigation and report what the available information supports.