🛡 Risk-focused. Ethics-led. Decision-support specialists.

Avoid Costly Supplier
Mistakes Before You Pay

We help founders and wholesale buyers validate suppliers, reduce risk, and source ethically.

The average supplier failure costs £180,000+ in lost time, reputation damage, and recovery.
Trusted by founders sourcing internationally across China, the UK, and emerging markets.

12+

Years Experience

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China, UK, EU

Regions Sourced

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200+

Suppliers Validated

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Founders, Wholesalers, NGOs

Client Types

Choose Your Level of Protection

We protect decisions—not just find suppliers. Everything fits your stage of growth.

Growth & Scale Offer

Ethical Supply Chain Setup

90-day done-with-you engagement

Build a compliant, ethical supply chain from scratch—perfect if you're scaling and need structure.

  • Build a sourcing strategy that protects your margins
  • Find pre-vetted suppliers you can trust
  • Meet ethical and compliance standards from day one
  • Negotiate better terms with expert support
£5,000 – £15,000
A fraction of what one bad supplier could cost
Scale With Confidence →
Stability & Long-Term Value

Ongoing Supplier Oversight

Monthly retainer for peace of mind

Monthly oversight of your existing suppliers to prevent quality drift, compliance changes, and surprises.

  • Catch problems before they become costly disruptions
  • Stay ahead of quality drift and compliance changes
  • Receive proactive alerts on supplier risks
  • Focus on growth while we monitor suppliers
£750 – £2,000 / month
Less than one emergency supplier switch
Prevent Surprises →

Trusted by Founders Who Take Risk Seriously

Real results from businesses that protected their supply chain.

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“Icymay saved us from a £45,000 deposit to a supplier that turned out to be a shell company. Their due diligence was thorough and fast.”

Sarah Mitchell
Founder, Bloom Homeware
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“We’ve scaled from 3 to 12 suppliers across China and Vietnam. Icymay’s ongoing oversight means I sleep at night knowing someone’s watching.”

James Chen
Head of Procurement, TechFlow Electronics
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“The risk audit paid for itself ten times over. They found compliance gaps our previous auditor missed entirely.”

Amina Okonkwo
Operations Director, Fairtrade Textiles UK
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“I was about to wire funds to a factory in Guangzhou. Icymay flagged that their business license had expired 3 months ago. Crisis averted.”

David Ross
CEO, Ross Import Group
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“Negotiating payment terms was a nightmare until Icymay stepped in. We went from 50% upfront to 20%, significantly improving our cash flow.”

Elena Gomez
Founder, Urban Wear Solutions
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“We needed a supplier who met strict EU eco-standards. Icymay didn't just find one; they verified the certificates on the ground.”

Marcus Thorne
Supply Chain Manager, EcoPack Ltd
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“Icymay saved us from a £45,000 deposit to a supplier that turned out to be a shell company. Their due diligence was thorough and fast.”

Sarah Mitchell
Founder, Bloom Homeware
★★★★★

“We’ve scaled from 3 to 12 suppliers across China and Vietnam. Icymay’s ongoing oversight means I sleep at night knowing someone’s watching.”

James Chen
Head of Procurement, TechFlow Electronics
★★★★★

“The risk audit paid for itself ten times over. They found compliance gaps our previous auditor missed entirely.”

Amina Okonkwo
Operations Director, Fairtrade Textiles UK
★★★★★

“I was about to wire funds to a factory in Guangzhou. Icymay flagged that their business license had expired 3 months ago. Crisis averted.”

David Ross
CEO, Ross Import Group
★★★★★

“Negotiating payment terms was a nightmare until Icymay stepped in. We went from 50% upfront to 20%, significantly improving our cash flow.”

Elena Gomez
Founder, Urban Wear Solutions
★★★★★

“We needed a supplier who met strict EU eco-standards. Icymay didn't just find one; they verified the certificates on the ground.”

Marcus Thorne
Supply Chain Manager, EcoPack Ltd

How We Protect Your Business

A proven four-step process designed to give you complete confidence in your supply chain.

01
Discovery Call
We learn about your suppliers, your industry, and your specific compliance requirements.
02
Investigation
Our team conducts thorough due diligence using local contacts, regulatory databases, and on-ground verification.
03
Detailed Report
You receive a comprehensive report with risk ratings, red flags, and clear recommendations.
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Ongoing Protection
For full-service clients, we provide continuous monitoring and quarterly reassessments.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about protecting your supply chain.

What happens on the 15-minute call?
We'll discuss your current supplier situation, understand your compliance requirements, and assess the level of risk in your supply chain. By the end, you'll have clarity on next steps—whether you need our help or not. There's no sales pressure, just practical advice.
How fast can you validate a supplier?
Standard validation takes 5-7 business days. For urgent situations, we offer expedited service in 48-72 hours. The timeline depends on the supplier's location, the depth of investigation required, and document availability.
What if a supplier fails your validation checks?
We provide a detailed report explaining exactly what we found and why it's a concern. We'll also give you recommendations—whether that's asking the supplier for additional documentation, implementing safeguards, or finding alternative suppliers through our network.
Why should I validate before paying a deposit?
We've seen businesses lose deposits ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 to suppliers who turned out to be fraudulent, non-compliant, or incapable of delivering. Validation costs a fraction of what you'd lose to a bad supplier—and gives you negotiating power.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across manufacturing, textiles, food & beverage, electronics, and industrial goods. Our team has deep expertise in Asia-Pacific markets (China, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh) and emerging Eastern European suppliers.
Do you only work with large businesses?
Not at all. We work with everyone from solo entrepreneurs importing their first container to enterprise clients managing 100+ suppliers. Our Validation Report option is specifically designed to be accessible for smaller businesses.

Ready to Protect Your Supply Chain?

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll assess your risk and show you exactly how to safeguard your business—no obligation.

Book a 15-Minute Supplier Risk Check →
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