Background check app Certn seeded by VCs, angels

Certn, a Victoria, British Columbia-based background check platform, has raised a seed-stage financing. No financial terms were disclosed; however, Betakit said the round's value is $975,000. Atrium Ventures, Panache Ventures, Hello Ventures, iNovia Capital and a number of angel investors were among the backers. Launched in 2016 by Andrew McLeod, Evan Dalton and Owen Madrick, Certn's technology uses available data and artificial intelligence to allow lenders, property managers and employers to more fully evaluate the credibility of applicants. It plans to use the funds raised to enhance its platform and support growth.

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