Clearco news and trends

Clearco Secures $60 Million in Funding to Support eCommerce Businesses
Investments // October 04, 2023

Toronto-based FinTech company Clearco has secured $60 million in a Series D funding round, as part of a recapitalization effort. The funding was led by Inovia Capital and Founders Circle Capital, both of which are long-term investors in Clearco, the FinTech said in a Wednesday (Oct. 4) press release. Additionally, Clearco...

Clearco’s Original Venture Backers Purchase $60 Million SVB Loan
Digital-First Banking // August 04, 2023

The original venture backers of Canadian eCommerce lender Clearco are reportedly buying a loan made to the company by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Inovia Capital and Founders Circle Capital, joined by the still operating venture capital arm of SVB, are buying SVB’s $60 million loan to Clearco, Bloomberg reported Friday (Aug. 4), citing unnamed sources....

As Traditional Funding Sees Headwinds, Venture Debt Investments Set to Rise 
Investments // March 16, 2022

In the age of tightening purse strings, as interest rates soar and investors demand ever-higher returns on capital to compensate for risk, in the months and years ahead we may see a rising tide of venture debt. Capital, of course, is the lifeblood of any...

Cart.com Teams With Clearco For eCommerce Capital Financing
eCommerce // September 28, 2021

End-to-end eCommerce services startup Cart.com is teaming up with eCommerce investment firm Clearco to enable digital retailers to gain easy access to capital financing. “We’re committed to making all aspects of running an eCommerce business streamlined and hassle-free — and that includes getting access to...

Interviews & Exclusives
London’s FinTech Scene Leverages Opportunity, Talent and Diversity to Stay on Top

September 10, 2021
Back in the days when co-working meant making a cappuccino in Starbucks last an entire morning, London’s digital entrepreneurs were much more of a curiosity than a community. In the last decade, that has changed, and although its FinTech scene might be smaller than Silicon Valley in scale, London sees no shortage of capital flowing […]

Clearco: Performance-Based Financing Bridges Digital SMB Capital Divide

May 03, 2021
It’s a frustrating paradox for any small- to medium-sized business (SMB) entrepreneur: You have to have money to get money. At least, that’s what it may feel like for many...

Quick Reads
Clearco and Boundless Team to Expand Working Capital for eCommerce Merchants

July 16, 2024
eCommerce invoice funding firm Clearco has teamed with small-business-focused capital marketplace Boundless. The partnership, announced Tuesday (July 16), is designed to provide working capital to eCommerce brands, with Clearco offering businesses outside their core target direct access to Boundless’ marketplace, and Boundless connecting eCommerce brands to Clearco to access funding in 24 hours. “eCommerce brands, […]

Clearco Secures $60 Million in Funding to Support eCommerce Businesses

October 04, 2023
Toronto-based FinTech company Clearco has secured $60 million in a Series D funding round, as part of a recapitalization effort. The funding was led by Inovia Capital and Founders Circle Capital, both of which are...

Clearco’s Original Venture Backers Purchase $60 Million SVB Loan

August 04, 2023
The original venture backers of Canadian eCommerce lender Clearco are reportedly buying a loan made to the company by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Inovia Capital and Founders Circle Capital, joined by the still operating venture capital arm of...

Cart.com Teams With Clearco For eCommerce Capital Financing

September 28, 2021
End-to-end eCommerce services startup Cart.com is teaming up with eCommerce investment firm Clearco to enable digital retailers to gain easy access to capital financing. “We’re committed to making all aspects...