Checkr, founded in 2014, is an AI-native background check platform that automates the employment screening process for employers and organisations worldwide. Its platform ingests raw data and applies machine learning to convert it into actionable hiring decisions, automating 99% of the screening process after data retrieval and delivering results in minutes rather than days. To date, Checkr has processed over 80 million background checks and serves more than 100,000 customers globally, powering millions of trust decisions daily.
The company counts among its customers some of the most hiring-intensive businesses in the United States, including Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash, Netflix, Coinbase, and Airtable - spanning ride-hailing, gig delivery, streaming, finance, and SaaS. According to customer surveys, 97% of customers say Checkr outpaces the competition, 90% report simplified daily workflows, 87% note improved candidate experiences, and 78% report reduced compliance risk.
Checkr has raised $679 million in total funding and carries a valuation of $4.6 billion, placing it among the select group of privately held technology unicorns. The company is also notable for its fair chance hiring stance, which frames its screening tools as a means of expanding access to employment for the 70+ million Americans with criminal records.