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Clerq has secured $21M in a Series A funding round led by 645 Ventures. The company aims to invest in product capabilities and expand into new industry verticals.

PRIVATEAug 11, 2026

Amount Raised

$21 Million

Round Type

Series A

New YorkInformation Technology

Investors

FriedkinFika VenturesFirstMark CapitalYossi LeviCommerce VenturesDash Fund645 Ventures

Description

Clerq, a New York-based financial technology company, has raised $21M in funding, including a $12M Series A round. This funding round was led by 645 Ventures, with participation from FirstMark Capital and others. The capital will be used to enhance product capabilities and expand into additional high-ticket industries. Clerq specializes in modernizing payments for large transactions.

Company Information

Company

Clerq

Location

22 East 21st Street, Floor 8

New York, New York, United States

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Clerq is an online payment platform that provides account verification, payment processing, bookkeeping, compliance, and fraud prevention.

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