Remote inspections and audits are critical components of the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) space. However, conducting these tasks remotely poses significant challenges, as highlighted by founder Ben Lambert’s experience when his wife’s property inspection business needed to transition to remote operations after relocating to Portugal. To address this need, Lambert founded Checkfirst, a startup leveraging AI-powered workflow tools to facilitate remote inspections and streamline scheduling processes. Checkfirst not only enables remote inspections but also optimizes inspector scheduling based on geographical location and qualifications.
Securing Pre-Seed Funding for Growth
Checkfirst recently secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Olisipo Way and Hiero VC, with participation from Notion Capital and prominent angel investors. This investment will fuel the company’s growth and development efforts.
One of the key challenges Checkfirst addresses is scheduling, which significantly impacts companies’ profitability. By leveraging AI, Checkfirst simplifies scheduling tasks, enabling efficient allocation of inspectors based on their current locations and assignments.
Beyond scheduling, Checkfirst’s AI-powered solutions streamline data capture and compliance processes, allowing companies to meet regulatory standards effortlessly. The company’s API-first approach and focus on image recognition and automation set it apart from traditional compliance solutions.
Overcoming Industry Challenges
The TICC industry faces constant logistical challenges, with inspectors frequently traveling worldwide for assignments. Checkfirst’s innovative solutions prevent unnecessary travel and optimize resource allocation, saving companies time and money.
Checkfirst is developing proprietary AI models for image recognition and scheduling, leveraging both open-source and commercial technologies. This approach enables the company to tailor its solutions to the unique needs of the TICC industry.
While Checkfirst competes with established players like Intact Systems and Lumiform, its API-first approach and AI-driven capabilities differentiate it in the market. By focusing on image recognition, automation, and scheduling, Checkfirst offers a comprehensive solution for businesses in need of efficient compliance management.
Team and Future Prospects
Checkfirst’s co-founding team, comprising Lambert, CPO Oyvind Henriksen, and CTO Rami Elsawy, brings a wealth of experience from previous ventures. With ongoing proof-of-concept projects and a growing client base, Checkfirst is poised for success in revolutionizing remote inspections and audits with AI technology.
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