Yardstik is a technology company offering screening, verification, and training solutions tailored to gig marketplaces and SaaS platforms.

Yardstik is new to the Great North Ventures Fund II portfolio.

The company announced on Feb. 3rd, 2022 a $8 million Series A raise led by Grotech Ventures with participation from Great North Ventures and continued funding from existing investors Rally Ventures and Crosslink Capital.

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