Checkr is an AI-driven background check platform used by employers for criminal, MVR, and identity screening. See its history, funding, features, and pricing.
Checkr's platform is built to automate the traditionally labor-intensive process of employment background screening. Rather than relying purely on manual review of court records and other data sources, Checkr applies machine learning and natural-language processing to parse, standardize, and categorize records pulled from thousands of county, state, and federal jurisdictions across the US, which helps reduce both turnaround time and the risk of inconsistent manual adjudication. Its product suite covers criminal background checks, motor vehicle record (MVR) checks for driving-related roles, employment and education verification, and identity verification, along with continuous monitoring options that notify employers if an existing employee acquires a new criminal record after their initial hire, which is particularly relevant for industries like transportation, delivery, and gig work where ongoing safety compliance matters.
Checkr has raised substantial venture capital as it scaled from a gig-economy-focused startup into a broad employment-screening platform. Public reporting cites a 161 million dollar Series D in September 2019, followed by a 250 million dollar Series E in September 2021 that valued the company at approximately 4.6 billion dollars, and a further 120 million dollar Series E-II extension in April 2022 that reportedly pushed valuation to around 5.75 billion dollars. Total funding raised is commonly cited at more than 740 million dollars, with backers including Accel, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity Management and Research, Franklin Templeton, Durable Capital Partners, and Y Combinator. It is worth noting for accuracy that some mutual fund investors holding Checkr shares have since marked down their internal valuation estimates for the company, with figures reported as low as roughly 368 million dollars to as high as 1.4 billion dollars in late-2024 disclosures, well below the 2022 peak; these are investor mark-to-model estimates rather than a new priced funding round, and Checkr's officially confirmed valuation remains tied to its 2022 Series E-II raise absent a subsequent public financing event.
Checkr is a background check platform that uses AI and automation to help employers screen job candidates and employees, covering criminal records, motor vehicle records, employment and education verification, identity checks, and continuous monitoring.
Checkr was founded in 2014 by Daniel Yanisse and Jonathan Perichon and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Checkr has raised more than 740 million dollars in venture funding, including a 250 million dollar Series E in September 2021 at roughly a 4.6 billion dollar valuation and a 120 million dollar Series E-II round in April 2022 that reportedly pushed valuation to about 5.75 billion dollars.
Checkr's most recent officially confirmed valuation from a priced round was approximately 5.75 billion dollars in April 2022. Some mutual fund investors have since marked their Checkr holdings down significantly, with disclosed estimates ranging roughly from 368 million to 1.4 billion dollars as of late 2024, though these are investor estimates rather than a new funding round.
Checkr is known for serving large gig-economy platforms such as Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart, alongside a broader base of enterprise customers across retail, healthcare, transportation, and other industries.
Checkr does not publish fixed per-check pricing; costs depend on the type and depth of background check package and the employer's volume, and are provided through a custom quote.
No. As of the most recent available information, Checkr remains a privately held company.
Yes. Checkr offers continuous or ongoing monitoring products that notify employers if an existing employee acquires a new criminal record after their initial background check.