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Clearline

YC S22

Kitchener, CA · Founded 2022 · 5 employees · 6 known investors

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Clearline is an AI-native operating system for dealerships that centralizes customer interactions across sales and service, automating responses and follow-ups. It consolidates fragmented customer communication and revenue tracking into a single platform to improve dealership operations.

Also known as Lancey Software Inc. · LANCEY SOFTWARE INC. · Lancey

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BAutomotiveCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Clearline was founded in 2022 by Adi Patel and Abhi Patel.

APAdi Patel
Adi PatelCo-founder, CEOFounder and CEO of Clearline, an AI-native operating system for dealerships that consolidates customer interactions and automates communication across sales and service operations.
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Abhi PatelCo-founder, CTOFounder of Clearline, an AI-native operating system for dealerships that consolidates customer interactions and automates sales and service operations.

Investors · 6

Panache Ventures✓ confirmed by ClearlineMontreal · $1.5M

How we know: the company's own site · betakit.com · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Eneco Ventureslisted by Eneco VenturesRotterdam · $2.2M – $6.5M

How we know: Eneco Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Garage CapitalreportedWaterloo

How we know: betakit.com · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 2

Functional CapitalUnion Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Companies working in the same space as Clearline.

Legal entities · 2

corporate structure
Lancey Software Inc.
LANCEY SOFTWARE INC.

In the news

Clearline | AI native revenue engine for automotiveycombinator.com · Apr 2026Lancey - connect your customer signals to your codebaseycombinator.com · Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Clearline do?
Clearline is an AI-native operating system for dealerships that centralizes customer interactions across sales and service, automating responses and follow-ups. It consolidates fragmented customer communication and revenue tracking into a single platform to improve dealership operations.
Who founded Clearline?
Clearline was founded by Adi Patel, Abhi Patel in 2022.
Who are Clearline's investors?
Clearline's investors include Y Combinator, Panache Ventures, Eneco Ventures, Garage Capital.
Where is Clearline headquartered?
Clearline is headquartered in Kitchener, CA.