About us
What is Checkr?
A background check company disrupting a dormant industry
Checkr understands how difficult it is for people with conviction histories to find employment and helps provide fair chances for people impacted by the justice system.
Checkr has run 80+ million background checks and has achieved a high-growth unicorn status as a series D company with over 180M in annual revenue and a 2B valuation. Some of its main customers include Uber, Lyft, Instacart, Netflix, Allstate, Compass Group, and Adecco.
How are we different?
Most companies in the United States use background checks to vet job-seekers before hiring them, but the background check review process is often influenced by biases. As a result, individuals with records are denied the opportunity to get employment and move on from their past.
Our mission
Our goal is to normalize fair chance hiring. We believe all candidates, regardless of their criminal background, should have a fair chance to work. Our design team understands that candidates are real people whose lives depend on what we deliver. Read more about Checkr’s mission.
Checkr in the news
Harvard Business Review:
Give Job Applicants with Criminal Records a Fair Chance
September 21, 2020
Business Insider:
The top 20 most valuable AI startups - valued at over $120 billion total
July 21, 2020
The New York Times:
The Next Wave of Unicorn Start-Ups
February 10, 2019