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CLEATUS

Arlington, US · Founded 2026 · Delaware corporation · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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CLEATUS is an AI platform for government contractors that discovers Federal, State, and Local (SLED) contract opportunities, scores them for fit and compliance, and helps craft proposals. It also offers market intelligence, pursuit management, a document hub, workflow automation, and integrations with Claude.ai and ChatGPT.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

ESErik Sherman
Erik ShermanFounder, CTOErik Sherman studied Computer Science and Physics at the University of Maryland and is self-taught in AI/ML. He previously founded DashRD, a software agency delivering React and TypeScript applications, and is now Executive Officer and Director of CLEATUS, an AI platform that helps government contractors identify and respond to Federal, State, and Local contract opportunities.
MC
Mithat CakmakNamed on SEC filing
MY
Mehmet Yigit GuneyNamed on SEC filing

Board

CBCenk Bayrakdar
Cenk BayrakdarBoard MemberFounding Partner and Managing Director at Revo Capital
DHDean Hatton
Dean HattonBoard MemberFounding Partner at Las Olas Venture Capital

Investors · 3

Motley Fool Ventureslisted by Motley Fool VenturesAlexandria · $1M – $2M

How we know: Motley Fool Ventures's portfolio page · funding news · Not right? Tell us

Revo Capitallisted by Revo CapitalIstanbul · $250K – $5M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

▶$4MraisedMay 2026 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cenk BayrakdarDirector
  • Mithat CakmakExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dean HattonDirector
  • Mehmet Yigit GuneyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Erik ShermanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2026
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

CLEATUS Raises $4 Million Seed Fundingthesaasnews.com · May 2026CLEATUS Raises $4M Seed to Make Government Contracting Accessible to Every Small Business | CLEATUScleat.ai · May 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does CLEATUS do?
CLEATUS is an AI platform for government contractors that discovers Federal, State, and Local (SLED) contract opportunities, scores them for fit and compliance, and helps craft proposals. It also offers market intelligence, pursuit management, a document hub, workflow automation, and integrations with Claude.ai and ChatGPT.
Who are CLEATUS's investors?
CLEATUS's investors include Las Olas Venture Capital, Motley Fool Ventures, Revo Capital.
How much funding has CLEATUS raised?
CLEATUS has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
Where is CLEATUS headquartered?
CLEATUS is headquartered in Arlington, US.