Checkr
Checkr, Inc. is an AI-native background check and verification platform founded in 2014 by Daniel Yanisse and Jonathan Perichon. The company has transformed the background check industry, which was previously dominated by a few major firms. With over 100,000 customers and revenue exceeding $700 million as of 2024, Checkr has established itself as a key player in the market. Checkr offers a wide range of services, including criminal background checks, motor vehicle record checks, drug testing, education verifications, and reference checks. Their innovative products, such as Checkr Trust and Checkr Pay, are designed to enhance hiring processes and support the evolving workforce. The platform is API-first, combining human expertise with AI to streamline operations. Checkr is committed to promoting fair hiring practices and reducing bias, making it easier for applicants to navigate the hiring landscape.
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Headcount trend
Checkr went from 992 employees in Jul 2023 to 787 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 71 people joined, 47 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
Org structure
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.
Funding
- Sep 2021 · Series E · $250M · IVP, Khosla Ventures, Franklin Templeton Investments
- Sep 2019 · Series D · $160M · T. Rowe Price, Coatue Management, Accel
- Apr 2018 · Series C · $82.7M · T. Rowe Price, Accel, Y Combinator
- Mar 2016 · Series B · $40M · Philippe Suchet, Signatures Capital, David Spector
- Oct 2015 · Series B · $30M · Y Combinator
- Oct 2014 · Series A · $9M · Wesley Chan, Tikhon Bernstam, Qasar Younis
- Jul 2014 · Seed · $100K · UpHonest Capital, Wei Guo, Y Combinator
- Mar 2014 · Seed · $130K · Y Combinator
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Checkr FAQ
How many employees does Checkr have?
Checkr has about 787 employees, up 1.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Checkr sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Checkr filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Checkr's revenue per employee?
Checkr makes about $1.02M in revenue per employee, based on $800M annual revenue and 787 employees.
How much does Checkr pay?
6figr has 46 salary profiles for Checkr in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Checkr salaries page. See Checkr salaries
How much funding has Checkr raised?
Checkr has raised $580.2M in total funding; its latest round was Series E in Sep 2021.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.