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849 Clerq Raises $12M to Capture Share of $3T High-Ticket Payment Market

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AlleyWatch @ AlleyWatch 2 place · 10/30/2025 09:27 EDT

While payment giants chase micropayments and subscription models, Clerq just raised $12M by solving a $3T problem hiding in plain sight - dealerships still closing six-figure deals with paper checks. The NYC fintech has achieved 6x revenue growth by giving auto dealers what Stripe gave to e-commerce: instant, guaranteed payments without the crushing fees. Find out why 645 Ventures and strategic investor Friedkin Automotive are betting that the future of big-ticket purchases looks nothing like the tap-to-pay

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