Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework, a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into the multi-billion dollar employment verification industry. Truework’s AI-powered platform integrates all major verification methods, serving top U.S. lenders and streamlining underwriting processes for thousands of customers. The acquisition positions Checkr as a comprehensive data platform for safe and fair decisions, strengthening its enterprise offerings and unlocking new markets in finance and real estate.

San Francisco, CA – April 17, 2025 — Checkr, a leading background check technology provider based in San Francisco, has announced its plan to acquire Truework, a fellow San Francisco-based company specializing in income and employment verification. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, pending customary closing conditions.

This strategic acquisition marks Checkr’s entry into the multi-billion dollar employment verification market and reflects its broader vision to build a comprehensive data platform that powers safe, fair, and efficient decision-making across the workforce lifecycle.

Founded to simplify the hiring process through artificial intelligence and machine learning, Checkr has become a prominent player in background screening, offering faster and more compliant solutions for enterprises navigating today’s complex labor market. The acquisition of Truework enables Checkr to extend its value proposition beyond hiring into new verticals such as lending, property rental, and workforce financial services.

Truework, known for its AI-driven verification technology, has built a unified platform that integrates all major methods of income and employment verification. By streamlining traditionally fragmented verification processes, the company has reduced application friction for end users while expanding coverage and improving processing speed. Its client base spans thousands of organizations—including eight of the top ten U.S. lenders by origination volume.

“Truework’s technology and mission align perfectly with Checkr’s commitment to building trust and fairness into every hiring and employment decision,” said Daniel Yanisse, Co-founder and CEO of Checkr. “Together, we are positioned to deliver even greater transparency and efficiency for businesses across sectors.”

As Checkr continues its push into enterprise services and data infrastructure, the addition of Truework’s capabilities is expected to accelerate product innovation and unlock new value for customers seeking to verify workforce data quickly and securely.

The acquisition also reflects a growing trend in the HR and fintech sectors, where automation and data integration are transforming not only how companies hire, but how they verify, onboard, and support their employees.

With this move, Checkr strengthens its position as a next-generation platform for the modern workforce—bringing greater intelligence, reach, and fairness to the way organizations manage talent and risk.