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Minnetonka, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 71 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Yardstik provides AI-powered workforce trust infrastructure combining fraud prevention, background screening, credential verification, and continuous monitoring for employers and platforms. The platform offers layered protection across the full employee lifecycle through integrations with ATS/HRIS/HCM systems and white-label APIs.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

Founders & leadership

Yardstik was founded in 2019 by Matthew P. Meents, Andrew Johnson, Brian Carney, and Nick Schneider.

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Matthew P. MeentsCo-founder
AJ
Andrew JohnsonCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer
BC
Brian CarneyCo-founder
NSNick Schneider
Nick SchneiderCo-founder
JRJessica Robinson
Jessica RobinsonChief Financial OfficerJessica Robinson is CFO of Yardstik, which builds AI-powered workforce trust infrastructure spanning fraud prevention, background screening, credential verification, and continuous monitoring. She previously served as CFO at The Stable (acquired by Accenture) and SPS Commerce, where she helped lead its 2010 IPO, and earlier worked as an auditor at Arthur Andersen, with expertise in financial reporting, M&A, and scaling operations.
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Matt MeentsFounder

Board

CBCharles Beeler
Charles BeelerBoard directorCo-Founder at Rally Ventures Management, Llc
JKJustin Kaufenberg
Justin KaufenbergCo-Founder & Board MemberManaging Director at Rally Ventures Management, Llc
JHJeffrey Hinck
Jeffrey HinckCo-founder & Board MemberJeffrey Hinck has worked in venture capital since 1997, focusing on early-stage business technology companies, and co-founded Rally Ventures in 2012 after serving as a General Partner at firms including El Dorado Ventures, Vesbridge Partners, SPVC, and Crescendo Ventures, as well as CEO of Sistina Software and earlier a role at McKinsey & Company. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA from Northwestern University, has twice served as President of the Minnesota Venture Capital Association, and sits on the board of Yardstik.
GKGeorge Krautzel
George KrautzelDirector, Board of DirectorsGeorge Krautzel is a founding partner of MissionOG, an investment firm backing B2B financial services, software, and data companies. He previously co-founded ITtoolbox (later Toolbox.com), which was acquired by CEB where he led the business unit for three years, earlier co-founded an IT services company, worked as a consultant at Accenture, and holds a B.S. in Finance from Villanova University.
LDLawson DeVries
Lawson DeVriesBoard directorManaging General Partner at Grotech Ventures

Investors · 9

Great North Ventureslisted by Great North VenturesMaple Grove

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Grotech Ventureslisted by Grotech VenturesOwings Mills · $500K – $5M

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MissionOGlisted by MissionOGPhiladelphia · $5M – $10M

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Rally Ventures Management, Llclisted by Rally Ventures Management, LlcMenlo Park · $100K – $4M

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Stifel Venture Bankinglisted by Stifel Venture BankingSan Francisco

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Blumberg CapitalreportedMiami · $500K – $5M

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Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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MOG Apkudo InvestmentinferredPhiladelphia

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$26.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2026

▶$16.5MraisedSep 2026 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew JohnsonExecutive Officer
  • Jessica RobinsonExecutive Officer
  • Brian CarneyDirector
  • George KrautzelDirector
  • Lawson DeVriesDirector
  • Nick SchneiderDirector
  • Jeffrey HinckDirector
  • Justin KaufenbergDirector
  • Andrew JohnsonDirector
Offering amount
$16.5M
Amount sold
$16.5M
First sale
Jul 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedApr 2020 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles BeelerDirector
  • Matthew P. MeentsExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Justin KaufenbergExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jeffrey HinckDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$4.3M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

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

Justin KaufenbergExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterFounded SportsEngine +2Jeff HinckDirector, PromoterFounded Vertical Insure +1Greg BlaskoInterim Chief Technology OfficerFounded SportsEngine +1

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HirerightHireRight provides employment screening and background verification solutions that inform hiring decisions across a global platform. The company serves employers seeking to make smarter hiring choices and integrates with over 70 applicant tracking systems across 200+ countries and territories.
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Frequently asked questions

What does Yardstik do?
Yardstik provides AI-powered workforce trust infrastructure combining fraud prevention, background screening, credential verification, and continuous monitoring for employers and platforms. The platform offers layered protection across the full employee lifecycle through integrations with ATS/HRIS/HCM systems and white-label APIs.
Who founded Yardstik?
Yardstik was founded by Matthew P. Meents, Andrew Johnson, Brian Carney, Nick Schneider in 2019.
Who are Yardstik's investors?
Yardstik's investors include Crosslink Capital, Great North Ventures, Grotech Ventures, MissionOG, Rally Ventures Management, Llc, Stifel Venture Banking, Blumberg Capital, Gradient Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has Yardstik raised?
Yardstik has disclosed $26.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Yardstik headquartered?
Yardstik is headquartered in Minnetonka, US.