Checkr, a leading HR technology company powering the future of work, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Inflection, whose flagship brand GoodHire is a leader in background checks for small businesses. 

Checkr has previously raised funding from Accel, Coatue, Fidelity Investments and IVP.

This is Checkr’s largest acquisition to date, enhancing its leadership in the background check industry. The transaction closed in April 2022.

This acquisition is a critical part of Checkr’s expansion strategy in its fastest growing small-to-medium sized (SMB) business segment. GoodHire serves tens of thousands of customers in this segment. It was the first provider to offer a self-service background check solution, designed specifically for small businesses, featuring a 100% online experience, built-in compliance, an intuitive interface and excellent customer service. 

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