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Bengaluru, IndiaFounded 2011Fintech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Clear

ClearTax is a leading fintech startup based in India that offers a comprehensive suite of tax and financial services software solutions. The company primarily serves businesses and individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of tax compliance and financial management.

ClearTax's business model is centered around providing software solutions that increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in financial operations. The company offers a range of products, including software for Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, e-invoicing, secretarial compliance, and more. These tools help businesses manage their working capital more efficiently, particularly those with high purchase complexity.

For individuals, ClearTax offers software for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing. The platform is designed to maximize tax savings and provide a quick and easy filing experience. The company claims that individuals can file their tax returns in under three minutes, potentially saving up to ₹86,500.

In addition to its software solutions, ClearTax also provides services to help clients respond to tax notices and revise or file belated returns. This ensures that clients can promptly address missed tax deadlines and maintain compliance.

ClearTax operates on a revenue model where it charges for its software and services. The company's robust and scalable solutions have earned it the trust of many popular brands, demonstrating its reliability and expertise in the field.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Employees
1,379
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
65.0/100
Industry
Legal, Fintech
Sub-industry
Financial Management Solutions
Sector
Fintech, Tax, SME
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
4 companies, latest Jul 2022
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Oct 2021 $75M $750M Stripe · Think Investments · Alua Capital · Kora Management —
SERIES BOther financing Oct 2018 — — Sequoia —
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Growth signals

Clear website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Clear is 15M monthly website visits, up 25% over the last three months. Clear's team grew 2.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits15M 3-month web change+25% 1-year team growth+2.2%
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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

  • Kora Management
  • Stripe
  • Think Investments
  • Alua Capital
Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
10 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India97.4%
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates0.6%
🇺🇸 United States0.5%
🇧🇷 Brazil0.4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.3%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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