Certn offers an online background-screening platform with instant identity verification and AML compliance tools for employers. The company emphasizes ease of use, 24/7 customer support and fast, mobile-enabled results from global databases. Certn serves more than 10,000 clients and reports record revenue growth of 14,533% from 2018 to 2022. It has expanded internationally through acquisitions (Credence in the U.K. and InterCheck in Australia) and partnerships with UK firms such as DabApps and Screenloop. The company is using new funding and a strategic relationship with Export Development Canada to accelerate expansion in EMEA and other overseas markets. Certn positions its product to help customers hire faster and manage risk with compliant, global screening workflows. Certn provides background screening solutions and a human risk intelligence product that leverages AI and machine learning to streamline candidate screening, reduce costs, and boost time to value for HR and operations leaders. Its platform is used by enterprises, mid-market companies, and small businesses to make fact‑based hiring decisions, lower hiring costs, and improve the applicant and recruiter experience. The company is headquartered in Victoria, BC, and is led by CEO Andrew McLeod. Certn is expanding its global presence, having acquired UK-based Credence and making a number of strategic hires including a new managing director for the U.S. market. The company plans to create 160 new roles this year and intends to use recent funding to further advance its solutions and grow in new markets worldwide.

Total raised

$80M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Apr 2023