What Yardstik does

Yardstik operates a Human Trust Platform (HTP) — a full-lifecycle workforce trust infrastructure that combines AI-powered fraud prevention, candidate screening, credential verification, and post-hire continuous monitoring. The platform is architected API-first and organized into four interconnected product areas: Fraud Prevention (Detect AI for synthetic identities, deepfakes, and AI-generated credentials; Identity Verification), Candidate Screening (criminal, MVR, drug, DOT, healthcare, social media), Credential Verification (employment, education, professional licenses), and Continuous Monitoring (criminal, sex offender, MVR, drug, DOT, healthcare, social media, license, and identity re-checks). Underpinning these are platform components including an Analytics Dashboard, Sequential Screening methodology that orders checks by cost and disqualification likelihood, Adjudication Workflows, Report Management, and an Open API documented at developer.yardstik.com.

The company sells primarily to staffing agencies, gig and marketplace platforms, business process outsourcers, and direct-hire employers with high-volume, high-velocity workforce needs — verticals including gig/marketplace, transportation and logistics, healthcare, childcare, hospitality, food service, and retail. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales, pre-built integrations with 14+ ATS and HCM platforms (Bullhorn, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Paylocity, Workday, UKG, Fountain, Avionté, Jobvite, Staffing OS, Workable), and white-label or embed arrangements for platforms and marketplaces wanting Yardstik's trust infrastructure natively inside their products. The company is also positioning as a first mover in MCP-native trust for AI agent and agentic onboarding workflows.

Revenue mechanics combine per-transaction background screening fees, subscription-based continuous monitoring, credential verification fees, and platform/white-label licensing. Pass-through fees from courts, DMVs, and third-party verifiers are passed to clients without markup, and pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named enterprise and mid-market customers include Gopuff, Liveops, Jyve, Tend, Dispatch, IMKO, HUNGRY, Sharetown, and iVueit. Yardstik is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, employs 51–100 people, was founded in 2020, and is privately held under Yardstik, Inc.

Name

Yardstik

Legal name

Yardstik, Inc.

Website

https://yardstik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yardstik operates a Human Trust Platform combining AI-powered fraud detection, background screening, credential verification, and real-time continuous workforce monitoring, serving staffing agencies, gig/marketplace platforms, and enterprise HR teams via API-first architecture and 14+ ATS/HCM integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Trust / Background Screening Software

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

KYC/KYB & Customer Onboarding (CIP, beneficial ownership, screening) (FSAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employee Verification & Background Check Coordination (BPAAAIAG), Trust, Safety & Risk Support (Fraud, Abuse, Policy Enforcement) (BPAAABAI)

Keywords

• Background screening services
• Identity verification platform
• Continuous workforce monitoring
• Human trust platform
• API-first screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: Subscription or per-transaction fees for background screening packages including criminal checks, MVR, drug screening, DOT checks, healthcare screens, and social media screens. Revenue flows from screening packages ordered per candidate with pass-through fees from courts, DMVs, and third-party verification systems passed through without markup.
2. Credential Verification: Fees for employment history, education, and professional license/certification verification services that confirm candidate credentials match reality.
3. Real-Time Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring subscriptions for post-hire workforce monitoring including criminal checks, sex offender monitoring, MVR re-checks, drug re-screens, license re-verification, and identity re-verification.
4. Platform/White-Label Licensing: API licensing and white-label arrangements for platforms and marketplaces to embed trust infrastructure directly into their products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yardstik operates a Human Trust Platform (HTP) that combines AI-driven fraud prevention, identity verification, candidate background screening, credential verification, and real-time continuous workforce monitoring across the entire employment lifecycle. The platform is API-first and delivered as direct service, white-label, or embedded trust infrastructure inside ATS, HCM, and AI agent platforms, with pre-built integrations across 14+ workforce management systems. Yardstik is a licensed Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and PBSA-accredited, providing regulated background check services with pass-through court and DMV fees.

Product overview

Yardstik is a Human Trust Platform (HTP) — a full-lifecycle workforce trust platform that combines fraud prevention, candidate screening, credential verification, and continuous monitoring into one integrated system. The platform architecture consists of four interconnected product areas: Fraud Prevention (Detect AI and Identity Verification), Candidate Screening (Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record, Drug Screen, DOT Background Check, Healthcare Screen, Social Media Screen), Credential Verification (Employment Verification, Education Verification, License Verification), and Continuous Monitoring (Criminal Check, Sex Offender Monitoring, MVR Re-Check, Drug Re-Screen, DOT Re-Check, Healthcare Re-Screen, Social Media Re-Screen, License Re-Verification, Identity Re-Verification). These are supported by platform components including Analytics Dashboard, Data, Beyond Background Checks, Sequential Screening, Adjudication Workflows, Report Management, Customer Experience, Open API, and Embed for Platforms. The platform connects to ATS/HCM systems via pre-built integrations and API, enabling organizations to shift from reactive point-in-time screening to continuous, evidence-based verification throughout the employment lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Detect AI AI-powered fraud detection technology that detects synthetic identities, AI-generated identities, and digital impersonation including deepfakes before bad actors enter a workforce or platform. Uses biometrics, cryptography, and AI to analyze behavior and detect sophisticated attacks. For HR teams, staffing agencies, and platform operators hiring at volume.
• Identity Verification Top-of-funnel identity verification that validates candidate identity using government-issued IDs, protecting against fraudulent applications and synthetic identities. Information collected on ID auto-populates candidate report data for streamlined onboarding. For employers, staffing firms, and gig platforms onboarding workers.
• Criminal Background Check Comprehensive criminal record search covering county, state, and federal databases to identify past convictions relevant to hiring decisions. For employers, staffing agencies, and platforms conducting pre-hire and re-screening.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Driving history check for positions involving vehicle operation, covering violations, accidents, license status, and DOT compliance requirements. For employers hiring drivers, fleet operators, and transportation/logistics businesses.
• Drug Screen Drug screening service with access to 5,100+ national testing locations to ensure safe and compliant workplaces. For employers across safety-sensitive industries.
• DOT Background Check Department of Transportation-compliant background screening for commercial drivers and safety-sensitive positions, including drug testing and MVR verification. For trucking, fleet, and logistics operators.
• Healthcare Screen Specialized screening for healthcare workers including license verification, OIG exclusions, and credentials validation for clinical and non-clinical staff. For healthcare organizations and medical staffing firms.
• Social Media Screen Social media behavior screening to identify concerning patterns relevant to workplace safety and company reputation. For employers across industries.
• Employment Verification Verification of candidate employment history including job titles, responsibilities, dates of employment, and eligibility for rehire. For employers, staffing agencies, and gig platforms.
• Education Verification Verification of educational credentials including degrees, certifications, and institution attendance. For employers, staffing agencies, and gig platforms.
• License Verification Professional license and certification verification ensuring candidates hold valid credentials required for their roles. For employers and regulated industries.
• Continuous Criminal Check Real-time post-hire monitoring of criminal records that surfaces changes in status as they occur, providing always-on visibility beyond point-in-time hiring checks. For employers, staffing agencies, gig platforms, and BPOs needing ongoing workforce trust.
• Continuous Sex Offender Monitoring Ongoing monitoring of sex offender registries for workforce safety in child-serving and vulnerable population organizations. For childcare, education, non-profit, and youth-serving organizations.
• MVR Re-Check Continuous monitoring of driver records post-hire for ongoing fleet safety and DOT compliance. For fleet operators, trucking companies, and delivery platforms.
• Drug Re-Screen Ongoing drug screening for post-hire workforce monitoring and safety-sensitive position compliance. For employers and staffing agencies with safety-sensitive roles.
• DOT Re-Check Continuous DOT compliance monitoring for commercial drivers including drug testing and MVR updates. For fleet operators and commercial driving employers.
• Healthcare Re-Screen Continuous healthcare credential monitoring for clinical staff including license expirations and exclusions. For healthcare organizations and medical staffing firms.
• Social Media Re-Screen Ongoing social media monitoring for workforce trust and safety in relevant positions. For employers across industries.
• License Re-Verification Continuous monitoring of professional licenses and certifications to ensure ongoing compliance with credential requirements. For regulated industries and employers with licensed workforces.
• Identity Re-Verification Ongoing identity verification to ensure workforce members remain who they claim to be throughout employment. For employers, staffing agencies, gig platforms, and BPOs.
• Open API REST API enabling direct integration of Yardstik screening and monitoring capabilities into ATS, HCM systems, and AI platforms, with typical integration timeline under 4 weeks. For platform developers and product engineering teams.
• Embed for Platforms White-label and embeddable trust infrastructure for platforms and marketplaces to integrate workforce screening directly into their hiring workflows. For gig platforms, marketplaces, and BPOs embedding trust services into their product.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of workers screened with median turnaround time under 1 hour
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BullhorncoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Bullhorn enabling seamless background check ordering directly within the Bullhorn recruitment CRM. Admins can order invite-based background checks and track real-time screening statuses within Bullhorn.
• GreenhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Greenhouse Recruiting enabling webhook-based background check ordering triggered by hiring events. Custom field configuration syncs Yardstik packages and report statuses.
• LevercoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Lever allowing talent acquisition teams to seamlessly incorporate background check process directly into Lever recruitment workflow.
• AshbycoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Ashby enabling invite-based assessments for candidates with status tracking (Ready, Waiting on Candidate, In Progress, Adverse Action In Progress, Expired, Finished) and final results sync.
• PaylocitycoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built HCM integration with Paylocity allowing teams to order and track background checks from Paylocity's Recruiting module (for candidates) or HR & Payroll module (for employees). Status mapping between Yardstik and Paylocity.
• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS/HCM integration with Workday for background screening ordering and status tracking within the Workday Human Capital Management system.
• FountaincoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with Fountain enabling quick connection for seamless candidate experience. API key integration with package refresh capabilities for new screening packages.
• AviontécoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Avionté for staffing companies enabling background screening ordering with group filtering and report management within Avionté.
• PersonacoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect embed partner integration with Persona for identity verification workflows, enabling automated identity verification as part of the screening process.
• JobvitecoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Jobvite enabling background check ordering via workflow step configuration with custom fields for package selection and status sync.
• UKGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built HCM integration with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) for workforce management and background screening coordination.
• WorkablecoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ATS integration with Workable enabling background check ordering and status tracking within the Workable recruitment platform.
• Staffing OScoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with Staffing OS for staffing-specific background screening workflows and ATS functionality.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Checkr: Direct competitor offering AI-powered background checks with similar API-first, ATS-integrated distribution. Comparable target customers (gig platforms, staffing, enterprise) and continuous monitoring capabilities.
• Sterling: Direct competitor in background screening with enterprise focus, similar CRA-licensed, FCRA-compliant service offering including identity verification, criminal checks, and continuous monitoring.
• HireRight: Direct competitor offering global background screening, drug testing, and workforce monitoring with comparable enterprise and staffing customer base.
• First Advantage: Direct competitor in background screening with broad enterprise offerings including criminal checks, drug/health screening, identity verification, and continuous monitoring.
• Accurate Background: Direct competitor providing background screening, drug testing, and workforce monitoring solutions with comparable mid-market and enterprise customer profile.

Emerging players

• Certn: Emerging player in background screening with strong AI-driven identity verification and global screening coverage, competing for similar gig and staffing customers.
• Veremark: Emerging background screening platform with API-first architecture and global coverage, comparable to Yardstik's embeddable trust infrastructure positioning.
• Persona: Identity verification platform that is both a Yardstik partner (direct embed) and a partial competitor in IDV/identity fraud detection for hiring use cases.
• SambaSafety: Continuous MVR monitoring and fleet safety platform, overlapping with Yardstik's transportation/logistics MVR re-check capabilities and DOT compliance offerings.
• Truework: Employment and income verification platform, partially overlapping with Yardstik's credential verification products and serving similar HR/enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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