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Checkr Inc. hires Lindsey Scrase as Chief Revenue Officer
Checkr Inc. is excited to welcome Lindsey Scrase to the Checkr executive team as its Chief Revenue Officer.
Sep 11, 2022 | checkr.comRMDA partnered with Checkr Inc. on Feb 15th 22'.
Restaurant Marketing and Delivery Association (RMDA) announced today its partnership with Checkr, the leading technology company in the background check industry.
Jan 1, 2022 | thermda.orgFidelity Investments invests into Checkr Inc.
Checkr has previously raised funding from Accel, Coatue, Fidelity Investments and IVP.
Jan 1, 2022 | pitchbook.comCheckr Inc. acquired Goodhire on Apr 6th 22'.
Checkr announced last month it had acquired GoodHire to expand into the small business market.
Jan 1, 2022 | pymnts.comWizehire partners with Checkr Inc.
That’s why WizeHire has partnered with Checkr to offer background checks that help you assess your candidates faster and easier for your open roles.
Jan 1, 2022 | wizehire.comHigh Tech Firm Checkr Solving Criminal Record Discrimination On Background Checks
Checkr works with major employers (Netflix, Airbnb, and Instacart - to name a few) providing a high-tech solution for handling their background check service. Checkr provides both the technology to conduct the check, but also intervenes with candidates when a criminal background check confirms a history of a run-in with criminal justice.
Aug 31, 2021 | ForbesCheckr Inc. received financing of $250M in funding round on Sep 1st 21'.
Checkr, whose tech for employment background checks is used by Uber, Airbnb, and others, raises $250M led by Durable Capital at a $4.6B valuation — Checkr, a technology platform for employment background checks, has raised $250 million in a financing round that more than doubles its valuation from earlier this year.
Jan 1, 2021 | techmeme.comCheckr Inc. received financing of $550M in equity funding on Jan 1st 14'.
San Francisco-based Checkr, which runs background checks for customers, has so far raised $550 million since its inception in 2014.
Jan 1, 2021 | marketscreener.comWillHire, Inc partnered with Checkr Inc. on Mar 28th 21'.
“WillHire is on a mission to transform enterprise contingent workforce programs and its partnership with Checkr helps WillHire deliver on this.
Jan 1, 2021 | willhire.coCheckr Inc. launched end-to-end solution for job candidates on Jun 29th 21'.
Checkr, Inc., the leading technology company in the background check industry, announced today it has launched an end-to-end solution for job candidates to complete expungements and clear their criminal records.
Jan 1, 2021 | prnewswire.comDurablecap invested into Checkr Inc. in $250M on Sep 1st 21'.
(Reuters) - Checkr said on Wednesday it raised $250 million in capital in a late-stage funding round led by private equity investment firm Durable Capital, valuing the human resource technology company at $4.6 billion.
Jan 1, 2021 | reuters.comCheckr Inc. recognized as finalist for the 2021 SaaS Awards Program in the Best SaaS Product for HR category on Jul 27th 21'.
Checkr, Inc., the leading technology company in the background check industry, announced today it is a finalist for the 2021 SaaS Awards Program in the Best SaaS Product for HR category.
Jan 1, 2021 | checkr.comCheckr Inc. expanded offices to Orlando, Florida, United States on Aug 23rd 21'.
Background check technology company Checkr Inc. will open an Orlando office and create 630 jobs after the city approved an incentive agreement with the company on Aug. 23.
Jan 1, 2021 | bizjournals.comCheckr Inc. increases headcount by 600
Orlando Fla. – Checkr, the leading technology company in the background check industry, will open its third headquarters in Orlando, creating more than 600 new jobs in the next three years.
Jan 1, 2021 | orlando.orgCheckr Inc. increased headcount by 630 on Aug 23rd 21'.
Background check technology firm Checkr Inc. — which has a dual headquarters in San Francisco and Denver — is seeking $1.1 million in Strategic Targeted Recruitment for Valued Employment (STRIVE) job incentives from the city of Orlando In return, it would open an office here and create 630 local jobs.
Jan 1, 2021 | bizjournals.comCheckr Inc. increased headcount by 260 on Jul 1st 21'.
Since July, Checkr has hired more than 260 employees, with many in Denver, the company added.
Jan 1, 2021 | bizjournals.comCheckr Inc. receives award 6 awards for its workplace culture
In the last two years, Checkr has won 6 awards for its workplace culture and company values.
Jan 1, 2020 | clearcompany.comJoinhonk partners with Checkr Inc.
HONK Technologies announced the integration of additional fraud prevention capabilities through its ongoing partnership with Checkr.
Jan 1, 2020 | worktruckonline.comHigherMe Inc partners with Checkr Inc.
HigherMe has teamed up with Checkr to help restaurants and other businesses streamline their background screenings process in their current hiring workflow.
Jan 1, 2020 | higherme.comCheckr Inc. invests into Argyle in $20M
Argyle, the employment data platform, has raised $20M in Series A funding from investors that include Bain Capital Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Bedrock Capital, and Checkr.
Jan 1, 2020 | alleywatch.comHonkforhelp partners with Checkr Inc.
HONK Technologies, the on-demand platform for connecting motorists, towing professionals and insurers, has announced the integration of additional fraud prevention capabilities through its ongoing partnership with Checkr.
Jan 1, 2020 | towtimes.comHigherMe Inc partners with Checkr Inc.
HigherMe has teamed up with Checkr to help restaurants and other businesses streamline their background screenings process in their current hiring workflow.
Jan 1, 2020 | higherme.comCheckr Inc. increases headcount by 1500
He also liked the investment Bay Area-based Checkr had planned for Colorado — the 1,500 employees will be hired over eight years — and he thought Checkr was at a stage where he thought he could have a lot of impact.
Jan 1, 2020 | bizjournals.comOnfido partners with Checkr Inc.
Onfido and Berbix are partnering with Checkr to create an all-in-one background check and identity verification platform.
Jan 1, 2019 | findbiometrics.comCheckr Inc. received financing of $309M in equity funding on Oct 3rd 19'.
Founded by Daniel Yanisse and Jonathan Perichon in 2014, Checkr has now raised a total of $309.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Coatue Management, Khosla Ventures, T. Rowe Price, UpHonest Capital, and Y Combinator.
Jan 1, 2019 | alleywatch.comCheckr Inc. invests into Argyleinc in $2.6M
Argyle, a provider of infrastructure for consumers to connect their workforce platforms to businesses, has closed $2.6 million seed round from Checkr and Bain Capital Ventures.
Jan 1, 2019 | infotechlead.comAccel invests into Checkr Inc. in $149M
Checkr has pulled in $149 million in total funding from investors including Accel, GV and IVP.
Jan 1, 2019 | pitchbook.comHarri partners with Checkr Inc.
Harri is excited to announce its partnership with Checkr, the leading provider of background check technology, whose mission is to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to make hiring more inclusive, efficient, faster, and safer for employers.
Jan 1, 2019 | harri.comCheckr Inc. hires Margie Lee-Johnson as VP of People
Checkr, Inc. is excited to announce Margie Lee-Johnson has joined Checkr as VP of People, where she will lead all HR functions including people operations and talent acquisition.
Jan 1, 2019 | checkr.comCheckr Inc. hires Cory Louie as Chief Trust & Security Officer
Checkr, Inc. is thrilled to announce Cory Louie has joined Checkr as Chief Trust & Security Officer, where he will lead information and physical security, risk and compliance, privacy and strategic trust initiatives.
Jan 1, 2019 | checkr.comTricia leaves Checkr Inc. as CMO
Tricia joins Drift from Checkr, where she served as CMO.
Jan 1, 2019 | drift.comBerbix partnered with Checkr Inc. on Aug 28th 19'.
The funding’s announcement comes after Berbix had teamed up with Onfido – another selfie-based authentication specialist that has seen a considerable uptick in business during the pandemic – as well as Checkr to collaborate on a background check and identity verification platform in the spring of last year.
Jan 1, 2019 | findbiometrics.comZenefits partnered with Checkr Inc. on Mar 29th 19'.
In other new developments since we last tested it, Zenefits has now partnered with Checkr to provide easy access to an effective online background check service.
Jan 1, 2019 | pcmag.comGigSmart LLC partners with Checkr Inc.
GigSmart LLC has partnered with an industry leading background check provider, Checkr, to give you the option to require background checks or motor vehicle records (MVR) check as a prerequisite to working your Gigs.
Jan 1, 2019 | gigsmart.comBond Capital invests into Checkr Inc. in $160M
On Thursday, Checkr announced it has raised an additional $160 million in venture funding from T. Rowe Price and other investors including Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital and Coatue Management.
Jan 1, 2019 | forbes.comUber Technologies partners with Checkr Inc.
In a move intended to increase rider safety, Uber has partnered with two companies, Appriss and Checkr, to monitor driver background checks continuously.
Jan 1, 2018 | cnet.comAccel invests into Checkr Inc.
Checkr announced a $100 million funding round last year led by T. Rowe Price, Accel, and Y Combinator, bringing its total funding to about $150 million.
Jan 1, 2018 | venturebeat.comHiringThing, LLC partners with Checkr Inc.
HiringThing is pleased to announce its partnership with Checkr to offer a fresh take on background screenings.
Jan 1, 2017 | hiringthing.comCheckr Inc. hired Kristen Faris as head of Industry Strategy on Dec 12th 17'.
Checkr, the leading background check platform for the modern economy, today appointed Kristen Faris, former First Advantage Vice President of Service Solutions, as its new head of Industry Strategy.
Jan 1, 2017 | globenewswire.comCheckr Inc. received financing of $40M in Series B round on Dec 30th 16'.
Checkr, the leading software solution for background screening and verifications, today announced it has raised a $40M Series B round, led by the Y Combinator Continuity Fund, with Institutional Venture Partners and Accel participating.
Jan 1, 2016 | businesswire.comWorkable Software Limited partners with Checkr Inc.
Workable is pleased to announce its partnership with Checkr, a leading software provider of background screenings for employers.
Jan 1, 2015 | workable.comWorkable Software Limited partners with Checkr Inc.
Workable is pleased to announce its partnership with Checkr, a leading software provider of background screenings for employers.
Jan 1, 2015 | workable.comCheckr Inc. receives financing of $9M
Checkr Inc., a startup that expedites background checks on new hires and delivers them in bulk to businesses, has secured $9 million to expand.
Jan 1, 2015 | wsj.com