CheckpointID Raises $1.5M in Series A

CheckpointID the largest identity verification company in the multifamily space today announced it has closed a $1 M Series A funding round led by RET Ventures CheckpointID is one of the fastest growing new companies in the multifamily space going from 21,000 units deployed in January 2018 to over 125,00 units by December 2018 Today’s funding will help the Company expand its team to meet increased demand in the multifamily industry

CheckpointID is an ID verification service that creates point-of-transaction transparency with customers prior to apartment tours and move-ins With CheckpointID multifamily owners and operators can securely verify all guest IDs through a simple scan enabling asset protection from criminals renting with a stolen identity ensuring a safe touring environment and aggregating demographic data from tours to better market properties

Three percent of all apartment tours begin with a forged ID which allows potential renters to hide everything from bad credit to a criminal history This endangers not only the touring agents but also everyone living in the entire multifamily property said Terry Slattery CEO CheckpointID RET Ventures has a great track record of helping multifamily technologies succeed and scale quickly which is why the firm is the perfect partner to help us maintain our momentum and better protect multifamily owners operators residents and their assets ”

CheckpointID is the industry leader in recognizing sophisticated front amp back forgery methods By matching thousands of lines of code against government databases at machine speed CheckpointID is able to immediately detect inaccuracies in a potential renter’s documentation and alert multifamily operators of the forged credentials

CheckpointID provides the best technology to ensure the safety and security of multifamily operators and their residents said John Helm Managing Director RET Ventures The Company is a perfect fit for our Fund as it brings innovative technology and is led by a group of multifamily veterans who truly understand the complex rental space ”

ABOUT CHECKPOINTID
CheckpointID is the leading ID verification service in the multifamily industry Headquartered in Goodyear Arizona Checkpoint’s software matches thousands of lines of code against government databases to immediately detect inaccuracies and alert operators to fraud and other potential criminal actions

ABOUT RETV
RET Ventures is the first industry-backed early stage venture fund focused on helping build cutting-edge real estate technology companies for the multifamily industry The Firm connects the smartest rent tech solutions with the largest network of multifamily and single-family rental units in North America RET Ventures works with high quality entrepreneurs to rapidly scale their businesses by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of its team and limited partners who own close to one million units In turn these owners receive early access and insight into the most effective technology solutions For more information please visit www ret vc

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