Checkmate
Automated reference-checking and pre-employment background screening software for hiring teams.
About
Checkmate is a background-screening and reference-checking platform that automates pre-employment verification and ongoing workforce compliance for hiring teams. Founded in New Zealand in 2019, it offers automated reference checks, global pre-employment screening and continuous visa/compliance monitoring, and integrates with HR systems. In 2024 it raised NZD 2.7 million in seed funding from Wavemaker Partners.
Products
Checkmate Background Screening (Australia-focused), Police Checks, Employment Verification, Education Verification, Identity Verification, Right to Work Checks, Reference Checks, Qualification Verification, Bankruptcy Checks, Directorship Checks, International Screening, API & ATS Integration
Leadership
founders · executives- Sam AtmoreFounder
- Scott InglisFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Sep 10, 2024
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What does Checkmate do?
Automated reference-checking and pre-employment background screening software for hiring teams.
Where is Checkmate headquartered?
Checkmate is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
When was Checkmate founded?
Checkmate was founded in 2019.
Who founded Checkmate?
Checkmate was founded by Scott Inglis, Sam Atmore.
How many employees does Checkmate have?
Checkmate has 201-500 employees.
How much funding has Checkmate raised?
Checkmate has raised $20M (Seed) to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Checkmate?
Checkmate is categorized under Background Checking, Reference Checking on DHRMap.
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