# CheckStep

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/checkstep

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.checkstep.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 14, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

CheckStep Ltd specializes in AI-driven content moderation solutions, ensuring safe online environments across industries like social media and gaming. Their focus is on leveraging advanced technology to detect harmful content effectively.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in London, UK, CheckStep Ltd provides AI-driven content moderation tools that ensure safe online environments. The firm has completed two deals, with the most recent occurring on April 14, 2022, when it raised GBP 5.000 mn in Seed funding from investors Dawn Capital and Form Ventures, resulting in a total amount raised of GBP 5.000 mn and a current valuation of GBP 16.099 mn. Guillaume Bouchard is the founder of CheckStep, leading the company's vision.CheckStep offers a comprehensive suite of AI-driven content moderation tools designed to ensure safe and trustworthy online environments for various industries, including dating, gaming, social media, blockchain, and streaming. Their core products encompass text, image, video, and audio moderation services, which utilize advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to accurately detect and manage inappropriate content such as hate speech, bullying, and misinformation. These services are engineered to protect users, maintain community standards, and safeguard freedom of speech while also streamlining the moderation process for organizations. CheckStep’s clients include businesses with high user-generated content volumes, such as WeTransfer, indicating a robust client base across multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. The platform integrates easily into existing systems, allowing clients to configure their moderation policies from a single dashboard.The revenue structure of CheckStep primarily revolves around a subscription-based model for its content moderation services, where clients pay for access to the platform’s capabilities. Customers typically engage in direct transactions, selecting tailored service packages that align with their specific moderation needs and user base requirements. For instance, clients may opt for comprehensive plans that include video moderation, text analysis, and real-time content filtering, all integrated under a single subscription. Additionally, CheckStep provides a Digital Services Act (DSA) compliance plugin, enhancing its offering by automating regulatory reporting, which adds value to its service packages. The firm's business model is designed to accommodate various transaction structures, facilitating scalability and efficiency in servicing its clients while maintaining a strong focus on user safety and compliance. In May 2026, CheckStep Ltd raised EUR 3.5 million in venture funding led by new investor Alea Capital Partners, with participation from another new investor Look AI Ventures. Returning investor Slow also participated in the round. The company will use the funding to strengthen product development, expand commercial operations, and build strategic partnerships.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 14, 2022, $6.5M — Dawn Capital, Form Ventures

## Investors

- Dawn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dawn-capital) — Seed
- Form Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/form-ventures) — Seed