Certn: Raises $50M in Series B Funding

Certn Raises $50M in Series B Funding

  • Certn, a Victoria, BC, Canada-based provider of background screening solutions, raised $50M in Series B funding
  • The round was led by B Capital, with participation from BMO, Tribe, Inovia Capital, Telstra Ventures, Scribble, Moxxie Ventures, Gaingels, and Covalent Ventures
  • The company intends to use the funds to further advance its solutions and grow in new markets worldwide
  • The company is expanding its global presence, building on the recent acquisition of Credence, a UK-based provider of global background checks
  • The company plans to create 160 new roles this year and has made a number of strategic hires, including a new managing director for the U.S. market
Steve Sam
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