What is Certn?
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Victoria BC, Canada, Certn operates at the forefront of Human Risk Intelligence. The company empowers businesses worldwide to conduct thorough background checks and continuous risk monitoring for employees and contractors. Certn's platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including domestic and international criminal background checks, credit reports, reference checks, education and employment verification, motor vehicle records, and identity verification, all delivered with speed and efficiency.
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, Inovia, Export Development Canada, BMO Bank of Montreal, T Ventures Management, and Tribe Global
Key Investors in Certn
B Capital Group
B Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by investing in early and late-stage companies within the Technology, Healthcare, and Climate sectors. With over $8 billion in assets under management and a portfolio comprising more than 190 companies, B Capital aims to support founders throughout the company-building lifecycle.
Inovia
iNovia Capital, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is a full-stack venture firm. The firm partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies and seek to transform venture capital by perfecting the craft of investing in people first.
Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada was founded in 1944. This company provides risk management, secure financing and working capital services. Their headquarters are located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What's next for Certn?
The recent major strategic investment in Certn signals a pivotal phase for the company, likely aimed at accelerating product development, expanding its global reach, and enhancing its Human Risk Intelligence platform. With a solid foundation built on previous funding, this capital injection is expected to fuel further innovation in areas such as AI-driven risk assessment and real-time monitoring solutions. Certn is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for robust employee and contractor vetting in an evolving business landscape.
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