Fundraising FoxToronto · Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Clearco positions itself as a capital partner that 'thinks like a founder,' supplying flexible, non-dilutive funding to ecommerce businesses to help them scale without giving up equity. Its products include rolling funding capacity, on-demand cash advances, fixed funding capacity with predictable repayment, and invoice funding to pay vendors. Clearco integrates with platforms like Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, Square, Stripe and PayPal, offering fast decisions (as little as 24 hours), no blanket liens, and no penalties for early repayment. The firm reports over $3B invested into 10,000 businesses, targeting founders who need capital tied to sales performance rather than dilution.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Clearco went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 10 of 16 portfolio companiesConsumer ×10Direct to Consumer ×8E-commerce ×7Wellness & Fitness ×2FoodTech ×1Marketplaces ×1Retail Tech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBetter Rhodes is an online marketplace for non-alcoholic beverages, offering alcohol-free wines, craft NA beers, and monthly subscription clubs for people who want to drink mindfully.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMadison, US
Daniel Stiller(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Becker(Director)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsWestchester Angels
Böhme is a fashion retailer offering women's apparel and accessories, including dresses, jeans, tops, and pants, with a focus on curated seasonal collections.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Dew is an LGBTQ+-owned beauty brand offering vegan, cruelty-free skincare and lip products formulated with plant-based ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
EnergyBits makes algae tablets from organically grown spirulina and chlorella, marketed as whole-food nutritional supplements that replace synthetic vitamins, protein, and greens.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Catharine(Founder, CEO & Chief Scientific Officer)
Haus produces apéritif spirits made with natural ingredients and light alcohol content, marketed as an alternative to traditional spirits with fewer hangovers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSonoma, US
Co-investorsDream MachineEvolution VC PartnersOssian CapitalPartners ResoluteReshapeGreat Oaks Venture Capital+4 more
Kaged is a sports nutrition brand that makes third-party tested supplements such as hydration powders, pre-workouts, creatine, protein, and vitamins, using disclosed patented ingredients at clinical doses.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAssembled Brands
Larroudé is a footwear brand selling women's shoes such as boots, shearling styles, and seasonal collections directly to consumers through its online store.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Monos designs and sells travel gear, including hardshell carry-on and check-in luggage, backpacks, duffels, packing cubes, and travel accessories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsvenn growth partners
Nuudii System designs an alternative to traditional bras — a lightweight first-layer garment intended to give women a natural shape and a braless feel.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Annette Azan(Founder)in
Co-investorsXRC
Thompson Ferrier is a New York City-based brand that sells home fragrance and decorative products, operating a showroom and offering both wholesale and direct consumer purchasing.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Ecommerce brand funded by Clearco.
Brooklyn, US
Miki Agrawal(Executive Officer)Jason Ojalvo(Executive Officer, Director)inJeffrey Bluestein(Director)Greg Lansky(Founder)
Co-investorsMagic HourUnorthodox Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BloomistCecil & LouFableHatLaunchOh Snap
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clearco made?
- Clearco has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Clearco invest at?
- Clearco invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Clearco focus on?
- Clearco focuses on Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, SaaS.
- Where is Clearco located?
- Clearco is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Who does Clearco co-invest with?
- Clearco most often shares deals with Assembled Brands, Magic Hour, Unorthodox Ventures, among 4 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamI Left my Billion Dollar Startup to build my Dream | Andrew D'Souza - Founder of Clearco & Boardy AI
Chris Vasquez · Andrew D'Souza
The Influence Podcast, S2 E1 Canada's Start-Up Eco System w/ Michele Romanow co-founder of Clearco
The Influence Agency · Michele Romanow
How To Expand Your Business Globally | Clearco Case Study feat. Michele Romanow
Think with Google · Michele Romanow
The Best Advice For Early Stage Entrepreneurs | Interview With Michele Romanow, Co-Founder, Clearco
David Meltzer TV · Michele Romanow
Founder Diaries with Michele Romanow Chapter 5: Clearco
Clearco · Michele Romanow
Meet Michele Romanow - Founder of Clearco
Clearco · Michele Romanow
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