Checkmate Secures $1.6M Seed Funding

Checkmate, a US-based pre-employment screening platform, has secured $1.6M in seed funding from Singapore’s Wavemaker Partners to fuel global expansion, including Southeast Asia.

• Seed Funding: Raised $1.6M from Wavemaker Partners to accelerate growth and expand into Southeast Asia, Australia, and the US.

• Platform Expansion: Funds will enhance the platform’s tech capabilities and improve user experience for streamlined pre-employment screening.

• Faster Hiring: Checkmate’s solution cuts time-to-hire down to three days, improving efficiency and candidate experience.

• Global Reach: Currently serving over 500 enterprise clients across nine countries, the company focuses on HR automation and compliance.

• Wavemaker’s Support: Backing from Southeast Asia’s leading VC firm, known for investing in early-stage startups with a focus on sustainability.

With its new funding, Checkmate is poised to grow rapidly and bring its innovative screening solutions to new markets globally.