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Clerq

New York, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Clerq is a payment platform that lets businesses accept guaranteed bank-account payments from customers in store or online, reducing card processing fees and chargeback risk. It serves merchants such as auto and powersports dealerships, enterprise retailers, and travel platforms, offering invoicing, payment tracking, reconciliation, and an API/SDK for custom integrations.

Founders & leadership

Clerq was founded in 2022 by Truett Dwyer.

TDTruett Dwyer
Truett DwyerFounder
BM
Benjamin MarkowitzNamed on SEC filing

Board

ANAdam Nelson
Adam NelsonBoard directorPartner at FirstMark Capital
NONnamdi Okike
Nnamdi OkikeBoard directorCo-Founder, Managing Partner at 645 Ventures

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$12MraisedSep 2025 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam NelsonDirector
  • Truett DwyerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin MarkowitzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nnamdi OkikeDirector
Offering amount
$12M
Amount sold
$12M
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.7MraisedApr 2024 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Benjamin MarkowitzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Truett DwyerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam NelsonDirector
Offering amount
$7.7M
Amount sold
$7.7M
First sale
Mar 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Clerq do?
Clerq is a payment platform that lets businesses accept guaranteed bank-account payments from customers in store or online, reducing card processing fees and chargeback risk. It serves merchants such as auto and powersports dealerships, enterprise retailers, and travel platforms, offering invoicing, payment tracking, reconciliation, and an API/SDK for custom integrations.
Who founded Clerq?
Clerq was founded by Truett Dwyer in 2022.
Who are Clerq's investors?
Clerq's investors include 645 Ventures, Coalition Operators, Fika, FirstMark Capital, Commerce Ventures, Dash Fund, Fika Ventures.
How much funding has Clerq raised?
Clerq has disclosed $19.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Clerq headquartered?
Clerq is headquartered in New York, US.