Certn nabs $50M to accelerate background checks with AI

Canada-based Certn, a company that provides AI-powered background screening solutions to enterprises, today announced it has raised $50 million in a series B round of funding, led by B Capital.

Over the years, background checks have matured a lot. Organizations that once hired agencies for most serious background verifications (such as for passports or federal roles) and waited weeks for clearance are now looking at tools for automated checks.