# Fama (Fama)

> AI-powered online screening platform that scans public online and social-media sources to flag workplace-misconduct risk for hiring.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://fama.io
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, California
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Founder:** Ben Mones
- **Funding stage:** Series B
- **Total funding:** $30M+
- **Categories:** Recruiting, Background / compliance

## Overview
Fama is a Los Angeles HR-tech company (founded 2015 by Ben Mones) whose AI searches 10,000+ online public sources and social media to detect fraudulent or harmful behaviours relevant to hiring and workplace risk, integrating with ATS/HRIS and background-check partners. In 2023 it acquired competitor Social Intelligence, becoming the largest online candidate-screening company; $30M+ raised.

## Leadership
- Ben Mones — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/ben-mones))

## Sources
- [Fama — official website](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ea1ecaf41aeda5d5045103/63ea395d5048a42f5a138804_Logo.svg) — official

## FAQ
**What does Fama do?**

AI-powered online screening platform that scans public online and social-media sources to flag workplace-misconduct risk for hiring.

**Where is Fama headquartered?**

Fama is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

**When was Fama founded?**

Fama was founded in 2015.

**Who founded Fama?**

Fama was founded by Ben Mones.

**How much funding has Fama raised?**

Fama has raised $30M+ (Series B) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Fama?**

Fama is categorized under Recruiting, Background / compliance on DHRMap.

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