Check IPO

Check was founded in 2019 by Andrew Brown, Vivek Patel, and Eric Stromberg. Their latest funding, per Forge data, was in 2022 when the company was valued at $725 million after a Series C funding round. As of December 2023, Business Wire reported that Check launched a set of category-defining innovations. The co-founder Andrew Brown commented to Business Wire, “Our new tools represent a major shift in the evolution of embedded finance and payroll,” in response to the innovations. Check has not officially endorsed a plan to participate in an IPO.

Check is a payroll software company that helps platforms incorporate digital payroll solutions into their products. Per Forge data, the company has raised a total of $119 million in funding over 4 rounds since its founding in 2019. Key investors include Stripe and Bedrock.

These comments should not be interpreted to mean that the company is formally pursuing or foregoing an IPO.

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Is Check a publicly traded company?

Check is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will Check go IPO?

Check has not yet filed for an IPO. However, it's important to note that IPOs are not the sole avenue for a private company to transition to public trading. Private companies can also go public through alternative methods such as but limited to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), direct listings, or through mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2024.

What is Check's IPO price?

The IPO price for Check will be known only if it becomes public. However, you may access the "Price At Last Round" and the "Implied EV" for publicly traded comparable companies with Forge Data.

Can you invest in Check pre-IPO?

Check is privately held company and is not publicly traded, therefor investing in Check pre-IPO is only available to accredited investors. If you meet the accreditation criteria, you can register for Forge’s Secondary Marketplace to invest in private companies before their potential IPO. If you are not an accredited investor, discover how to begin the the process to potentially qualify for new investment opportunities.

What is the value of my Check shares?

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Can you sell Check before it goes public?

Yes, you can seek to sell shares in Check while it remains private. If you are considering selling, you can register today for free to get started. Once registered, a Private Market Specialist will guide you through any questions you might have. You may also continue to browse through our resources to help you understand the implications and procedures involved in selling your private market shares.

What is Check's funding to date?

Check has raised $119MM to date.

When was Check founded?

Check was founded in 2019.

Who are Check's major investors?

Index Ventures

Thrive Capital

Bedrock

Stripe

ASDF Ventures

Contrary Capital

Check funding rounds and last known valuation

Date	Funding Round	Funding Raised	Price per Share	Last Known Valuation
2/16/2022	Series C	$75MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
1/27/2021	Series B	$35MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
2/18/2020	Series A	$8MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
6/14/2019	Series Seed	$1,000K raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX

Based on primary financings

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Updated on: Oct 30, 2024

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