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Clutch Announces Open Beta Launch And $1.2M Pre-Seed Funding

PRIVATEAug 04, 2022

Amount Raised

$1.2 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

HoustonAdvertisingE CommerceMarketplace

Description

Clutch, the digital marketplace company connecting next generation creators with emerging brands, today announced the open beta launch of its platform for brands and student creators nationwide. The open beta launch follows Clutch’s highly successful closed beta phase that began in January 2022 and focused on connecting student creators with emerging brands resulting in students making over $10,000 on Clutch’s platform every month. Leading CPG brands, consumer-focused startups and Gen-Z centric brands use Clutch to hire student creators for their digital marketing needs including heywell, Agua Bonita, Campfire and Zerotio.

Quick answer

Clutch raised $1.2 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated August 4, 2022. Clutch is based in Houston, Texas, United States.

How much did Clutch raise?
Clutch raised $1.2 Million in a Pre-Seed round on August 4, 2022.
What does Clutch do?
Founded in 2020 by Madison Long and Simone May, Clutch is the digital marketplace connecting creators with emerging brands.
Where is Clutch based and how big is it?
Clutch is based in Houston, Texas, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Advertising and E Commerce around the same time

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

  • ZineOne raised $28M (Series C) on September 6, 2022.
  • CashFlo raised $8.7M (Funding Round) on September 6, 2022.
  • Ryft raised $1.6M (Seed) on September 1, 2022.
  • Tradeblock raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on August 25, 2022.
  • CW Sellors raised $1.8M (Seed) on August 15, 2022.
  • Pastel raised $5.5M (Funding Round) on August 15, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Clutch

Location

Main St Suite 200-152

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Founded in 2020 by Madison Long and Simone May, Clutch is the digital marketplace connecting creators with emerging brands. With our people-first platform, creators have the opportunity to monetize their unique talents and passions by helping businesses with their content creation needs. We are currently focused on connecting Gen-Z student creators with emerging brands in need of digital marketing. At Clutch, we believe the future of work will be led by the next generation. But in order for that to happen, they need a platform that equips them to thrive in the ever-changing workplace. That's Clutch. Our vision is to build a world where authentic, engaging work supports a more sustainable, equitable lifestyle. To learn more, visit https://www.thatsclutch.com/.

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