Yardstik
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About
Yardstik is a Minneapolis-based Human Trust Platform that helps employers monitor workforce risk beyond hiring — combining background checks with continuous monitoring of motor-vehicle reports, license and certification expirations, and OIG exclusions 123. On August 27, 2026, the company announced a $30M Series B led by Harbert Growth Partners, bringing total capital raised to $65M; the company cited 149% YoY revenue growth and a 98% account-retention rate over the past three years 123.
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Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Series B | $30M | Harbert Growth Partners | Rally Ventures, MissionOG, Crosslink Capital, Grotech Ventures, Great North Ventures 123 |
Proceeds will fund development of new fraud-prevention defenses and continuous monitoring products including motor vehicle reports, OIG exclusion monitoring, and automated alerts for expiring licenses and certifications 123.
What Investors Say
“Yardstik’s growth shows employers want a way to manage risk that doesn’t stop the day someone’s hired. Its 98% account retention rate over the past three years shows that customers continue to see value in the layered protection they provide beyond the background checks at hire.”
— Brian Carney, General Partner, Harbert Growth Partners 1
What Founders Say
No independently sourced founder testimonials found at time of profile creation.
Sources
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PR Newswire (via Morningstar), “Yardstik Raises $30M in Series B to Tackle the Post-Hire Blind Spots and Workforce Fraud,” August 27, 2026, accessed August 2026. https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260827cg33499/yardstik-raises-30m-in-series-b-to-tackle-the-post-hire-blind-spots-and-workforce-fraud↩↩↩↩↩
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SiliconANGLE, “Workplace fraud monitoring startup Yardstik raises $30M to help employers keep tabs on their staff,” August 27, 2026, accessed August 2026. https://siliconangle.com/2026/08/27/workplace-fraud-monitoring-startup-yardstik-raises-30m-to-help-employers-keep-tabs-on-their-staff/↩↩↩↩
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FinSMEs, “Yardstik Raises $30M in New Funding,” August 2026, accessed August 2026. https://www.finsmes.com/2026/08/yardstik-raises-30m-in-new-funding.html↩↩↩↩