How much funding has Honest Jobs raised?

Honest Jobs has raised $2.0M in total funding, most recently a Seed round.

Who are Honest Jobs's investors?

Honest Jobs's investors include Stand Together Ventures Lab, Strada Foundation.

When was Honest Jobs founded?

Honest Jobs was founded in 2020.

Where is Honest Jobs headquartered?

Honest Jobs is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

What industry is Honest Jobs in?

Honest Jobs operates in HR Tech.

How many employees does Honest Jobs have?

Honest Jobs has 1-10 employees.

Honest Jobs

We help people with criminal records find employment fast.

Columbus, United States · Founded 2020 · $2.0M raised

HR Tech

Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio
Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2020
Business Model: B2B

Website: honestjobs.co
Total Funding: $2.0M
Last Round: $1.5M SeedMar 2022
Rounds: 2

About

Honest Jobs is the nation's largest fair-chance employment platform, helping businesses hire formerly incarcerated job seekers quickly, safely, and efficiently. The company partners with over 1,500 companies across industries and has built a national referral network spanning corrections, probation and parole, and hundreds of nonprofit reentry organizations. Thousands of justice-impacted individuals use the platform each month to find employment. Honest Jobs' proprietary technology ensures candidates' convictions do not conflict with job duties, leading to higher pass rates through background screening. Job seekers find work up to 7x faster, and employers benefit from reduced turnover. The company was acquired by Orijin in 2025 to create an end-to-end education-to-employment pathway for justice-involved individuals.

Summary

Honest Jobs is a HR Tech company based in Columbus, United States, founded in 2020. It has raised $2.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $1.5M Seed round in Mar 2022. Investors include Stand Together Ventures Lab and Strada Foundation.

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