What is ClearlySo?
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, ClearlySo operates as a specialized investment bank exclusively serving enterprises and funds that demonstrate a commitment to positive social, ethical, and/or environmental impact alongside financial profitability. The firm has a proven track record, having facilitated over £270 million in impact investment for more than 150 clients. ClearlySo leverages its extensive network of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors to connect impactful ventures with crucial capital, thereby driving sustainable growth and positive societal change.
How much funding has ClearlySo raised?
ClearlySo has raised a total of $3.9M across 3 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$1.3M
Private Equity
$1.8M
Angel/Seed
$880K
Unspecified (2014): $1.3M with participation from Big Society Capital
Private Equity (2016): $1.8M led by Octopus and Big Society Capital
Angel/Seed (2016): $880K, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in ClearlySo
Big Society Capital
Big Society Capital is the UK's leading social impact investor, dedicated to increasing investments aimed at addressing social issues and inequalities. The company focuses on various investment strategies, including impact venture, social lending, and social property, to support social enterprises and charities.
Octopus
Octopus Investments is the UK's largest provider of specialist tax-efficient investments, focusing on VCTs (Venture Capital Trusts) and inheritance tax solutions. They cater to individual investors, financial advisers, and institutional clients, helping them plan for their financial future while managing high-risk investment options.
What's next for ClearlySo?
The substantial enterprise-level funding ClearlySo has attracted indicates a strategic phase of scaling and market expansion. With a focus on impact investment, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for sustainable and ethical financial solutions. Future endeavors will likely involve broadening its client base, deepening its investor relationships, and potentially exploring new impact verticals. The company's continued success will be measured by its ability to facilitate significant capital flows into enterprises that generate measurable social and environmental benefits, reinforcing its role as a leader in the impact finance ecosystem.
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