Pre-employment screening solutions business Checkmate in New Zealand has closed its US$1.6 million initial fundraising round led by Wavemaker Partners.
The money will be used to support Checkmate’s growth into both new and existing regions, such as the Philippines, Southeast Asia, the US, and Australia.
The cash will also help the business enhance its technological prowess and user interface as more businesses look for dependable and effective pre-employment screening.
Checkmate was established in 2019 with the goal of addressing important issues in HR and recruitment, such as drawn-out and ineffective hiring procedures, judgment calls involving potential risks during the hiring process, and the intricate legal standards compliance requirements.
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All pre-employment background checks and reference checks are combined by the company into a “simple” process that benefits all parties involved.
The platform combines AI-driven reference checking, compliance procedures, and background checks.
The CEO and founder of Checkmate, Scott Inglis, stated, “We’ve made it our mission at Checkmate to turn what is typically an unpleasant and cumbersome task, like police vetting, into a streamlined and efficient process.” “Our solution improves the candidate experience and drastically cuts down on the time to hire, ultimately assisting businesses in more efficiently acquiring top talent.”
About Checkmate
Checkmate empowers enterprise restaurant brands with powerful ordering solutions and hands-on support. Our scalable technology enables restaurants to drive sales across channels, including custom websites, apps, kiosks, catering, third-party marketplaces, voice AI, and more.
