Checkr, founded in 2014, operates an AI-native platform for background screening. The company's system automates 99% of the screening process after data retrieval, delivering results in minutes. Checkr has processed over 80 million background checks and serves more than 100,000 customers worldwide, including firms in the transportation, gig economy, entertainment, and cryptocurrency sectors.
The platform's key claims include speed and compliance: 97% of customers report that it outpaces competitors, while 78% say it has reduced their compliance risk. Additionally, 87% note improved candidate experiences, and 90% state it has simplified their daily work. The company holds a valuation of $4.6 billion, having raised $679 million in total funding.
Checkr states a commitment to fair chance hiring and creating opportunities for the 70+ million Americans with criminal records, aiming to help build trusted workplaces through its technology.
