Certn provides an automated background check platform that delivers fast, compliant screening for hires in all 195 countries, reducing time‑to‑hire by up to 80%. The service integrates via API, ATS/HRIS connectors, or a web UI, automating candidate outreach and data collection while offering pay‑as‑you‑go pricing and real‑time analytics for HR and talent acquisition teams.
Funding
$116.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
+1Founders
Product
Problem
Companies face lengthy, manual background screening processes that involve repeated follow-ups, unpredictable turnaround times, and difficulty maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions, leading to delayed hiring and higher onboarding costs.
Solution
Certn offers an automated background check platform that streamlines the entire screening workflow, delivering results in minutes for many checks and reducing time‑to‑hire by up to 80%. The service supports background checks in all 195 countries, embedding global compliance rules directly into the process. Users can access the solution via a web interface, integrate it through a RESTful API, or connect it to existing ATS/HRIS systems, allowing teams to scale without paying for unused capacity. By handling candidate communications and data collection automatically, Certn improves completion rates and eliminates the need for manual follow‑ups, enabling faster, data‑driven hiring decisions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are HR departments, talent acquisition teams, and recruiting platforms at small to midsize enterprises and larger organizations that need fast, compliant background screening for domestic and international hires.
Features
- Real‑time API and pre‑built ATS/HRIS connectors for seamless integration into hiring workflows
- Automated candidate outreach and document collection to boost completion rates
- Instantaneous turnaround for many checks, with industry‑leading speed across 195 countries
- Built‑in global compliance engine that adapts to local regulations and data‑privacy requirements
- Pay‑as‑you‑go pricing model that scales with team size and usage, avoiding over‑provisioning
- Dashboard with analytics on turnaround times, cost savings, and hiring metrics