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Truework

86 employees on LinkedIn · 22 known investors

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Truework provides income and employment verification services, offering a data platform used for verification decisions. In 2025 it joined Checkr, a background screening and employment data company.

Founders & leadership

RSRyan Sandler
Ryan SandlerCofounder & CEO (acq by Checkr)2017–2025Scout at Sequoia Capital
EWEthan Winchell
Ethan WinchellPresident and Co-FounderEthan Winchell is the founder of Truework, an automated income and employment verification platform that integrates with lenders' systems to streamline borrower data verification. The company was acquired by Checkr in May 2025.
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Victor KabdebonFounder

Investors · 22

GSV Asset ManagementreportedSilicon Valley

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TransUnionreportedChicago

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$80M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2019–2022

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Truework went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Truework do?
Truework provides income and employment verification services, offering a data platform used for verification decisions. In 2025 it joined Checkr, a background screening and employment data company.
Who founded Truework?
Truework was founded by Ryan Sandler, Ethan Winchell.
Who are Truework's investors?
Truework's investors include Activant Capital, Earl Grey Capital, FiDi Ventures, Founder Collective, G Squared, Gaingels, Industrious Ventures, MarketX Ventures and 13 more.
How much funding has Truework raised?
Truework has disclosed $80M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.