KarmaCheck

KarmaCheck

AI-powered employment background checks platform

Overview

KarmaCheck uses AI to speed up employment background checks for employers and employees. It automates verification tasks and provides real-time, actionable notifications to shorten hiring timelines. The platform is designed with a mobile-first interface to ensure easy access and help maintain HR compliance. Co-founded by LinkedIn’s Eric Ly, KarmaCheck aims to deliver faster, reliable background verification to help organizations hire efficiently.

About KarmaCheck

Simplify's Rating
Why KarmaCheck is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$64.2M

Headquarters

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Series B funding closed June 27, 2024, providing $45 million for expansion.
  • Bullhorn partnership deepened May 14, 2026, exposing KarmaCheck to staffing customers.
  • MCP launch and AI-powered credentialing position KarmaCheck for workflow automation demand.

What critics are saying

  • Pena Gonzales v. KarmaCheck Inc. remained pending in November 2024.
  • Glassdoor feedback in 2025 mentions headcount reductions and financial-stability pressure.
  • Bullhorn and MCP features commoditize screening, squeezing KarmaCheck unless enterprise adoption accelerates.

What makes KarmaCheck unique

  • Eric Ly's LinkedIn pedigree gives KarmaCheck unusual founder credibility in HR tech.
  • Its 2025 MCP Server lets AI agents trigger background checks through prompt-based workflows.
  • Bullhorn integration embeds credential ordering and document processing directly inside staffing workflows.

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Funding

Total Funding

$64.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
$45M
Linktree
$45M
KarmaCheck
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-22%

1 year growth

-22%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
May 14th, 2026
KarmaCheck expands Bullhorn integration with AI-powered credentialing automation and alerts

KarmaCheck has expanded its Bullhorn integration with intelligent credential ordering, expiration alerts and AI-powered document processing ahead of the 2026 Bullhorn Engage Conference. The enhanced integration adds functionality directly within the KarmaCheck tab in Bullhorn's platform. The update includes intelligent ordering that automatically recommends appropriate screening packages based on role, client and location, whilst flagging credentials expiring within 45 days. A Document Processing Agent automatically reads credential documents, identifies types, extracts fields and updates Bullhorn's credential module without manual entry. The new features are available immediately to existing KarmaCheck-Bullhorn customers without requiring additional integration. KarmaCheck, founded by LinkedIn co-founder Eric Ly, provides background checks and identity verification services. The company will demonstrate the capabilities at Bullhorn Engage in Boston on 27-28 May.

01net
Aug 12th, 2025
KarmaCheck Launches MCP Server for Background Checks and Identity Verification in AI Workflows

KarmaCheck launches MCP Server for background checks and identity verification in AI workflows.

PandaDoc
Jul 4th, 2025
How KarmaCheck transformed contract management and saved 20+ hours a week

With PandaDoc, KarmaCheck replaced the patchwork of e-signature tools and launched a single, flexible system that every team could rely on, without compromise.

KarmaCheck
Aug 27th, 2024
Thank you for five amazing years of KarmaCheck

Five years ago, KarmaCheck, Inc. created KarmaCheck with a simple mission - to establish more trust in the internet age.

PR Newswire
Jun 27th, 2024
KarmaCheck Raises $45 Million Series B to Modernize Background Checks and Credentialing

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - KarmaCheck, a technology-based solution for background checks, credentialing, and compliance, announced today that it has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by Parameter Ventures, with participation from PruVen Capital, Velvet Sea Ventures, GC1 Ventures, and NextView Ventures.

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