Yardstik Raises $8M Series A to Scale Its Human Security Platform
Summary
Yardstik has enjoyed early success, in part, due to its platform delivering unique value across two rapidly growing market segments. The gig economy continues to expand, with the number of freelance workers , and on-demand service marketplaces find themselves having to adapt quickly. Yardstiks modular screening, verification, and training solution sets—combined with its white-labeled integration options and operating models to support customer growth—have gotten the attention of buyers across both of these booming categories. Its customers see an opportunity to create competitive advantages through solutions and services beyond what a traditional background check provider can deliver. "We were immediately attracted to the concept of modular packages," said Yardstik customer David Pickerell, Co-founder of , a marketplace platform that connects gig workers with employment opportunities.