Klearly, a fintech for facilitating in-person card payments, has raised €6M in a seed round. The round was led by Global PayTech Ventures, alongside Antler Elevate and Shapers. Additional investors include angels such as the former CEO of Mollie and the former COO of Adyen.

Klearly provides challenger tech to bank-supplied hardware, aiming for compliance with any device—Android, Apple, or modern terminals. By partnering with SaaS providers, Klearly integrates payments directly into their platforms, in the hope of a more integrated and streamlined system. With the funding, Klearly will expand into new European markets.

“Klearly is transforming how SMBs across Europe handle in-person payments,” said Sam Koekoek, CEO. “We empower SaaS partners to integrate payments seamlessly into their platforms, enabling them to deliver superior solutions to their merchants. By leveraging existing hardware and streamlining pricing, we make in-person payments simple, accessible, and transparent.”

“We’re proud to partner with Europe’s leading SaaS innovators, from regional ordering platforms to global players like Bolt.”

In two years, Klearly has onboarded 4,000 merchants, and achieved 500% growth in payment volume in 2024. Notably, Klearly was selected by Apple as the first fintech startup globally to launch Tap to Pay on iPhone, expanding its acceptance capabilities and strengthening its position as an industry innovator.

Javier Perez, founder and managing partner at Global PayTech Ventures, commented: “We believe the winners in this space will be those that provide merchants with the flexibility to customize solutions that meet the unique needs of their businesses and modern customer demands.

“Klearly is the best-positioned solution in Europe to capitalize on this trend. Sam and the team have already proven they can scale effectively while delivering outstanding service to partners, including international players like Bolt, and the merchants they serve.”