# Zinc (Zinc)

> Zinc is a UK-based provider of automated reference-checking and background-checking software for hiring.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://zincwork.com
- **Headquarters:** London, England, United Kingdom
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 2018
- **Founder:** Luke Shipley, Charlotte Hall
- **Employees:** 11-50
- **Funding stage:** Series A (approximately $6.3M total raised, per Crunchbase)
- **Total funding:** $6.34M
- **Categories:** Reference Checking

## Overview
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
- Luke Shipley — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/luke-shipley))
- Charlotte Hall — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/charlotte-hall))

## Sources
- [Zinc — official website](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62da93a9e440cc3677f2536a/62f512187222c6a349cebe1b_Zinc%20logo.svg) — official
- [Why Zinc? - Reference and background checking software](https://zincwork.com/why-zinc) — company_website
- [Zinc - Crunchbase Company Profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zinc-38c8) — database
- [Why Zinc? - Reference and background checking software](https://zincwork.com/why-zinc) — company_website
- [Zinc - Crunchbase Company Profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zinc-38c8) — database
- [Zinc - Crunchbase Company Profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zinc-38c8) — database
- [Zinc - LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/zincwork) — company_profile
- [Why Zinc? - Reference and background checking software](https://zincwork.com/why-zinc) — company_website
- [Zinc - Crunchbase Company Profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zinc-38c8) — database
- [Zinc - Crunchbase Company Profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zinc-38c8) — database
- [Zinc - Crunchbase Company Profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zinc-38c8) — database

## FAQ
**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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