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Clair, A Us Fintech Raises $175M To Launch An On-Demand Pay Solution For Frontline Workers

PRIVATEJul 07, 2023

Amount Raised

$175 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

FinanceFintech

Investors

Michael PresserKairosUpfront VenturesThrive CapitalPathward

Description

In a recent development, Claire has raised $175 million in funding to launch the first free, consumer-friendly, on-demand pay solution as a consumer lending program. The new program provides for a participation amount of up to $150 million, which allows front-line workers to take wage advances from Pathward. Through the partnership, consumers get access to Pathward established FDIC-insured Clair Spending and Savings Accounts, among other financial services. The funding includes an additional $25 million in equity in a round led by Thrive Capital

Quick answer

Clair raised $175 Million in a Funding Round round, dated July 7, 2023. Investors: Michael Presser, Kairos, Upfront Ventures, Thrive Capital and Pathward.

How much did Clair raise?
Clair raised $175 Million in a Funding Round round on July 7, 2023.
Who invested in Clair?
Michael Presser, Kairos, Upfront Ventures, Thrive Capital and Pathward are named as investors in this round.
What does Clair do?
Clair is a leading provider of embedded Earned Wage Access (EWA), empowering workforce management and payroll platforms to offer daily pay access to employees at no cost to employers.
Where is Clair based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 68 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Clair?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Clair. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Finance and Fintech around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Clair that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Zanifu raised $11M (Funding Round) on August 21, 2023.
  • Streamex Corp. raised $2.2M (Seed) on July 31, 2023.
  • Bloom Money raised $1.3M (Seed) on July 27, 2023.
  • Momnt raised $35M on July 26, 2023.
  • Mercury Financial raised $200M (Funding Round) on July 26, 2023.
  • Salmon Group raised $20M (Series A) on July 20, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

Clair

About

Clair is a leading provider of embedded Earned Wage Access (EWA), empowering workforce management and payroll platforms to offer daily pay access to employees at no cost to employers. Supported by its partnership with FDIC-insured national bank Pathward, N.A., Clair is available at over 29,000 work locations across 29 different industries, increasing retention and financial wellness amid front-line worker shortages. Clair is based in New York and has raised $68.7 million in equity funding from investors including Thrive Capital, Upfront Ventures, Kairos HQ, and Founder Collective.

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