# RefAssured

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Phoenix, US
- Website: www.refassured.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

RefAssured, Inc., based in the US, specializes in automated reference checking and employment screening software that enhances the hiring process for staffing agencies and employers, facilitating informed decisions through data-driven reports.Founded in 2022, RefAssured, Inc. is headquartered in Arizona, US. The company focuses on providing automated reference checking solutions. The latest funding round was a Seed round in September 2025, raising USD 3.3 mn led by Dogwood Ventures with participation from HighSage Ventures, Bullhorn, Inc., LocumTenens, and Belal Badat Ventures. RefAssured has completed two deals to date, focusing on expanding its offerings and market reach. The firm is headed by its CEO Brian Vesce, who co-founded the firm along with Tommy Semereaux. RefAssured specializes in providing automated reference checking and employment screening software designed to streamline the hiring process for staffing agencies and employers. Their tools allow users to conduct reference checks efficiently through automated invitations sent via email and SMS. This software generates data-driven reports highlighting candidate strengths and areas for improvement, and is implemented across various geographical markets, including North America.RefAssured generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models tailored for staffing agencies and corporate clients. Clients subscribe to access a range of automated reference checking features, with transaction structures involving annual or monthly fees based on user numbers or reference volumes processed, making it a scalable solution for organizations of varying sizes.In September 2025, RefAssured, Inc. raised USD 3.3 mn in Seed funding to support product development, sales and marketing, and partnerships. The company plans to expand into new markets, specifically targeting regions with increasing staffing needs, to enhance their footprint. Upcoming product developments are expected to further enhance their offering, although specific release dates have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 29, 2025, $3.3M — Bullhorn, Inc., HighSage Ventures, Belal Badat Ventures, LocumTenens, Dogwood Ventures

## Investors

- Bullhorn, Inc. — Seed
- HighSage Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highsage-ventures) — Seed
- Belal Badat Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/belal-badat-ventures) — Seed
- LocumTenens — Seed
- Dogwood Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dogwood-ventures) — Seed