
Zinc
Zinc is a UK-based provider of automated reference-checking and background-checking software for hiring.
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About
Zinc builds compliant, global reference- and background-checking software used by recruiters and employers to verify candidates. Its platform covers criminal record checks, employment and reference verification, qualification and identity checks, and other pre-employment screening, with an emphasis on speed and candidate experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, England.
Products
Zinc (automated reference and background checking platform with global verification and compliance management)
Leadership
founders · executives- Charlotte HallFounder
- Luke ShipleyFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Apr 22, 2024
- Jul 5, 2023
Zinc in the news
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Zinc — frequently asked questions
What does Zinc do?
Zinc is a UK-based provider of automated reference-checking and background-checking software for hiring.
Where is Zinc headquartered?
Zinc is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Zinc founded?
Zinc was founded in 2018.
Who founded Zinc?
Zinc was founded by Luke Shipley, Charlotte Hall.
How many employees does Zinc have?
Zinc has 11-50 employees.
How much funding has Zinc raised?
Zinc has raised $6.34M (Series A (approximately $6.3M total raised, per Crunchbase)) to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Zinc?
Zinc is categorized under Reference Checking on DHRMap.
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