What is Certn?
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Certn has established itself as a leader in the human risk intelligence space. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including international criminal background checks, credit reporting, identity verification, and ongoing risk monitoring for employees and contractors. By digitizing and accelerating these traditionally manual processes, Certn enables organizations to make informed hiring decisions in minutes rather than days. Its platform is designed to meet the complex compliance and security requirements of modern, globalized workforces, positioning the firm as an essential partner for businesses navigating the complexities of modern human capital management.
How much funding has Certn raised?
Certn has raised a total of $88.4M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$975K
Series A
$7.4M
Series B
$80M
Angel/Seed (2020): $975K, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2021): $7.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2023): $80M supported by Tribe Global, Inovia, T Ventures Management, B Capital Group, Export Development Canada, and BMO
Key Investors in Certn
Inovia
A full-stack venture firm based in Montreal that partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies by prioritizing human-centric investment strategies.
B Capital Group
A global venture capital firm focused on scaling early and late-stage companies across the technology, healthcare, and climate sectors with over $8 billion in assets under management.
T Ventures Management
A San Francisco-based venture capital firm that specializes in identifying and investing in lighthouse technology companies with significant growth potential.
What's next for Certn?
With the infusion of this major strategic investment, Certn is well-positioned to accelerate its international expansion and further enhance its proprietary risk intelligence engine. The company is expected to focus on scaling its automated verification capabilities to support larger enterprise clients, while simultaneously deepening its integration with global HR and talent acquisition platforms. As the demand for secure, compliant, and rapid background screening continues to rise, Certn's focus on technological innovation and market penetration will likely drive its next phase of growth, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the human risk management ecosystem.
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