ClearStar

ClearStar

Background screening platform with global services

Overview

ClearStar provides a technology platform and services for the background screening industry, including criminal record searches, employment verification, and drug testing. The platform works by integrating with third-party data providers and a network of collection sites to manage the entire screening process from order entry to result delivery. It distinguishes itself by offering international screening in over 200 countries and maintaining a mobile-friendly, multi-language interface that complies with global regulations like GDPR. The company's goal is to provide employers with accurate information to make informed hiring decisions, reduce risk, and maintain regulatory compliance.

About ClearStar

Simplify's Rating
Why ClearStar is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Alpharetta, Georgia

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Equifax partnership launched April 2025 boosts enterprise criminal screening market share.
  • Paylocity integration October 2024 embeds workflows into mid-market HR systems.
  • TazWorks collaboration merges ClearMD with TazCloud for high-margin health screening.

What critics are saying

  • Equifax commoditizes Smart Screen™, diverting revenue within 12-24 months.
  • S2Verify undercuts pricing, capturing SMB clients in 3-6 months.
  • FCRA litigation from mobile consent failures bankrupts firm in 18-24 months.

What makes ClearStar unique

  • Proprietary ClearMD platform integrates with Equifax for Smart Screen™ criminal checks.
  • PBSA re-accreditation since 2012 ensures compliance in regulated markets.
  • Global screening covers 200+ countries with mobile-first, GDPR-compliant technology.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Stock Price

Company News

ClearStar
Aug 20th, 2025
ClearStar will be at Workday Rising 2025 from September 15-18 in San Francisco, California

ClearStar will be at Workday Rising 2025 from September 15-18 in San Francisco, california.

Morningstar
Apr 8th, 2025
ClearStar and Equifax(R) Collaborate to Help Transform Background Checks with Smart Screen(TM)

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / ClearStar - a global human resources technology company which has specialized in background checks, drug testing, and occupational health screening for over 30 years - is proud to partner with Equifax(R) to offer its clients a transformative criminal screening solution, modernizing the approach to background checks.

Morningstar
Apr 2nd, 2025
ClearStar Teams Up with TazWorks(TM) to Drive Innovation in Drug and Occupational Health Screening

This dynamic offering combines ClearStar's next-gen ClearMD platform with TazWorks' industry-leading TazCloud(TM) technology to deliver unmatched convenience and customization.

Cision
Mar 6th, 2025
ProMoves Moving & Storage Selects ClearStar and Concentra to Enhance Employee Screening Process

To ensure the highest level of trust and reliability, ProMoves has partnered with ClearStar, an industry leader in background screening solutions.

ClearStar
Dec 26th, 2024
ClearStar Looks Back on Events of 2024 and Forward to 30th Anniversary in 2025

February 2024: ClearStar announced that Pam Dunsky joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee Client Service and Operations.

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