Yardstik, a leading technology company specializing in screening, fraud prevention, and compliance, has been named one of Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces 2025.” The prestigious recognition honors the top 250 U.S.-based startups excelling in workplace culture and sustainable growth.
From a pool of more than 20,000 startups evaluated across the country, Yardstik emerged in the top 1%, earning a coveted spot on the list. The selection, conducted by Newsweek in partnership with research firm Plant-A Insights, was based on more than 20 key indicators of workplace excellence—including employee satisfaction, customer impact, investor confidence, and business performance.
What sets Yardstik apart is not just its innovation and growth, but also its status as the only Minnesota-based startup to be recognized. The company’s workplace culture and commitment to innovation continue to drive its momentum in transforming the compliance technology space.
“Building a high-performing company starts with building the right team—and that’s been our greatest advantage,” said Yardstik CEO Andrew Johnson. “This recognition from Newsweek isn’t just about what we’re doing—it’s about how we’re doing it. We’re rewriting the rules of a legacy industry by moving fast, staying customer-obsessed, and investing deeply in our people. I couldn’t be prouder of our team here in Minneapolis and across the country. They’re the reason we’re on this list—and the reason we’re just getting started.”
Yardstik’s mission is to reduce people-related risk in the workplace through innovative technology. The company continues to gain traction rapidly, acquiring more than 500 new customers in 2024 alone. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Yardstik is backed by leading investors including MissionOG, Grotech Ventures, Rally Ventures, and Crosslink Capital.