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Certn
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
- 201-500 employees
- B2B
- Artificial Intelligence
- Enterprise
- Recruitment
- HR
- SaaS
- Harris Green, Victoria, BC
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Company mission
To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.
Our take
Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.
Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.
The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck, as well as the astute 2021 hiring of CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems).
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Green transportation allowance
- 12 wellness days
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
- Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
- Fitness & wellness allowance
- Work from home allowance
- Professional development Budget
- And a few more goodies!
- Extensive health benefits
Company values
- No a**holes – We are a high-performing team that collaborates through empathy and respect. Individualistic behaviours have no place in our environment.
- Accountable – Certonians are risk-takers, love experimenting, and are accountable. We do what we say, and are committed to building trust with each other and our customers.
- Inclusive – We celebrate and actively seek diversity of thought to help us build great products. We thrive in an inclusive, safe environment that allows us to be our best and full selves.
- Synergistic – The entire system needs to work, not just a part of it. We move together as Certonians on a system of context, strong relationships, and good decision-making.
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2023
$30m
SERIES B
May 2022
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $112.5m
Leadership
Evan Dalton
(Co-CEO)Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.
Owen Madrick
(Co-CEO & CFO)Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.
Andrew McLeod
(Co-CEO)Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.