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Yardstik Raises $8M Series A To Scale Its Human Security Platform

PRIVATEFeb 03, 2022

Amount Raised

$8 Million

Round Type

Series A

EdinaInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

Description

Yardstik, a technology company offering screening, verification, and training solutions tailored to gig marketplaces and SaaS platforms, today announced that it raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Grotech Ventures with participation from Great North Ventures and continued funding from existing investors Rally Ventures and Crosslink Capital.

Quick answer

Yardstik raised $8 Million in a Series A round, dated February 3, 2022. Yardstik is based in Edina, Minnesota, United States.

How much did Yardstik raise?
Yardstik raised $8 Million in a Series A round on February 3, 2022.
What does Yardstik do?
Yardstik helps high-volume hiring businesses avoid unnecessary background checks and introduces more modern screening solutions to address today's compliance challenges.
Where is Yardstik based and how big is it?
Yardstik is based in Edina, Minnesota, United States. Fundz records about 74 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Yardstik?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Yardstik. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Professional Services around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Yardstik that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Vault Comics raised an undisclosed amount on March 17, 2022.
  • Sokowatch Inc. raised $125M (Series B) on March 16, 2022.
  • Phrasee raised an undisclosed amount on March 16, 2022.
  • Curiox Biosystems raised $15M (Funding Round) on March 16, 2022.
  • Periscope Equity raised an undisclosed amount on March 16, 2022.
  • Wazoku raised $2M (Seed) on March 16, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Yardstik

Location

301 Carlson Parkway

Edina, Minnesota, United States

About

Yardstik helps high-volume hiring businesses avoid unnecessary background checks and introduces more modern screening solutions to address today's compliance challenges. Launched in Minneapolis in 2020, the company is re-envisioning the background screening industry with their mix of screening, fraud, and compliance products that helps organizations optimize candidate vetting and expedite business growth. Today, over a thousand customers trust Yardstik's technology and team to elevate their screening solutions.

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