Fueling our growth: Venero navigated the capital maze to find our perfect investment partners.
When we started Certemy, we were driven by a clear mission: to solve the incredibly complex and often manual process of employee compliance and credentialing management. For employers with large, credentialed workforces, tracking, managing, and verifying professional licenses is a critical but painful task. We built a powerful cloud-based platform to bring order to that chaos, and we were proud to see it adopted by leading organizations.
As we grew, we saw an even larger opportunity in the enterprise market. The demand was immense, but seizing it required significant investment in our sales, marketing, and product development efforts. We were not just looking for capital; we were looking for partners who understood our vision and had the expertise to help us scale. Navigating the world of private capital is a daunting task for any founder, and finding that perfect alignment is rare.
In a pivotal moment for our company, we chose to partner with Venero Capital Advisors to guide us through the fundraising process. From the first meeting, it was clear that their value went far beyond a strong network. What set Venero apart was their profound, intimate knowledge of the private capital markets. They understood the landscape, the key players, and what it would take to structure the best possible deal for Certemy.
The Venero team acted as more than advisors; they were our strategists and guides. They helped us articulate our vision and our market opportunity in a way that resonated deeply with the right kind of investors. They managed a process that was both rigorous and efficient, allowing us to stay focused on running our business while they orchestrated the complexities of the fundraise. Their support and guidance were, without a doubt, invaluable.
Company: Workmate
Founders: Zorik Gordon, Sergey Sundukovskiy, Oleg Shvarts, Shawn Cantor
Transaction Type: Equity Financing
Lead Investors: Numeta Capital, Apis Holdings
Financial Advisors: Venero Capital Advisors
What set Venero apart was their profound, intimate knowledge of the private capital markets.
Thanks to Venero’s expert navigation, we successfully closed our funding round, led by Numeta Capital and Apis Holdings. It was immediately apparent that these were the ideal partners for our next phase of growth. They not only provided the capital we needed but also brought strategic expertise that would be critical for our expansion.
The Venero team’s intimate knowledge was pivotal in closing the best deal for Certemy. They did not just find investors; they found partners who were fully aligned with our mission to solve a very real compliance problem for employers everywhere.
The team at Venero were invaluable for their support and guidance throughout the fundraising process. Their intimate knowledge of private capital markets was pivotal in successfully closing the best deal for Certemy.
This funding has been transformational, allowing us to accelerate our ability to provide a leading-edge SaaS solution to a massive market. We are now better equipped than ever to help companies move away from disparate spreadsheets and manual processes, bringing efficiency and peace of mind to their compliance efforts.
Our journey with Venero reaffirmed a critical lesson: in the complex world of capital raising, having a specialist who truly understands the landscape is not just an advantage—it is essential.
Venero managed the process with a steady hand, ensuring that the strategic value they had helped us articulate was reflected in the final outcome.
Venero helped us evolve a successful partnership into a landmark acquisition.
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