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