What is Certn?
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Certn has redefined the landscape of Human Risk Intelligence. The company provides a sophisticated, automated platform that enables businesses to perform exhaustive background checks and ongoing risk monitoring for employees and contractors globally. By integrating domestic and international criminal records, credit reports, and professional verifications into a single, streamlined interface, Certn addresses the complex compliance needs of modern, distributed workforces.
The firm's market position is characterized by its technological agility and its commitment to reducing the friction typically associated with traditional screening processes. By replacing manual, time-intensive verification methods with an automated, data-driven approach, Certn has become an essential partner for enterprises seeking to mitigate operational risk while maintaining a seamless candidate experience.
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 B Capital Group, Export Development Canada, T Ventures Management, Tribe Global, BMO, and Inovia
Key Investors in Certn
B Capital Group
A global venture capital firm that focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by investing in early and late-stage companies within the Technology, Healthcare, and Climate sectors.
Export Development Canada
A Canadian financial institution founded in 1944 that provides risk management, secure financing, and working capital services to support international business growth.
Inovia
A full-stack venture firm that partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies by focusing on human-centric investment strategies.
What's next for Certn?
With the successful closure of its latest financing round, Certn is well-positioned to accelerate its international expansion and further enhance its proprietary risk intelligence engine. The strategic focus will likely center on deepening its integration capabilities and expanding its footprint in key global markets where regulatory compliance and human risk management are becoming increasingly stringent. As the company scales, it is expected to leverage its recent capital injection to invest in advanced machine learning models that further reduce the time-to-insight for its enterprise clients, ensuring that Certn remains at the forefront of the digital identity and verification industry.
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