First Advantage is a leading global provider of background screening and identity verification solutions, empowering organizations to make smarter hiring decisions with confidence. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company serves more than 80,000 customers across 200 countries and territories, delivering comprehensive technology-driven solutions that span the entire employment lifecycle.
First Advantage combines proprietary technology, advanced analytics, and AI to help employers mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build trusted workforces. The company's platform offers background checks, criminal record screening, drug and alcohol testing, identity verification, fingerprinting, and continuous monitoring services. First Advantage went public on NASDAQ (ticker: FA) and expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including the $2.2 billion purchase of Sterling Check in 2024, solidifying its position as the largest screening analytics provider worldwide.
