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Dedham, US · Founded 2020 · 2 known investors
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Certificate Hero provides a software platform for issuing and managing Certificates of Insurance, aimed at commercial insurance brokers and their insured customers. It targets the administrative burden and controls involved in the certificate workflow for commercial lines brokers.
Founders & leadership
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Brad SlatenSVP SalesBrad Slaten is Senior Vice President of Sales at Certificate Hero, bringing over 30 years of experience in enterprise software and insurance sales, including track record building sales teams and closing large deals in complex B2B environments.
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Michael YanoffCEO
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John Paul SutrichPresident
Board
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Investors · 2
Bantam Grouplisted by Bantam GroupWestwood
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RRE Ventureslisted by RRE VenturesNew York · $5M – $15M
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2023
▶$1.9MraisedOct 2023 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.9MraisedOct 2023 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael YanoffExecutive Officer, Director
- Raju RishiDirector
- John Paul SutrichExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- First sale
- Oct 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.5MraisedDec 2021 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.5MraisedDec 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Raju RishiDirector
- Michael YanoffExecutive Officer, Director
- John Paul SutrichExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.5M
- Amount sold
- $4.5M
- Minimum investment
- $12.8K
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Certificate Hero do?
- Certificate Hero provides a software platform for issuing and managing Certificates of Insurance, aimed at commercial insurance brokers and their insured customers. It targets the administrative burden and controls involved in the certificate workflow for commercial lines brokers.
- Who are Certificate Hero's investors?
- Certificate Hero's investors include Bantam Group, RRE Ventures.
- How much funding has Certificate Hero raised?
- Certificate Hero has disclosed $6.4M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Certificate Hero headquartered?
- Certificate Hero is headquartered in Dedham, US.