Clear Books
Clear Books Limited develops clear and simple cloud accounting and payroll software for small businesses in the UK. Founded in 2008 by Tim Fouracre, the company has grown rapidly, providing award-winning software that is accredited by the ICAEW and ICB. Clear Books serves thousands of small businesses, offering features like invoicing, tax compliance, and payroll management, all designed to minimize administrative burdens and maximize efficiency. With a strong focus on customer service and innovative technology, Clear Books is well-positioned in the UK accounting software market.
Clear Books
Clear Books Limited develops clear and simple cloud accounting and payroll software for small businesses in the UK. Founded in 2008 by Tim Fouracre, the company has grown rapidly, providing award-winning software that is accredited by the ICAEW and ICB. Clear Books serves thousands of small businesses, offering features like invoicing, tax compliance, and payroll management, all designed to minimize administrative burdens and maximize efficiency. With a strong focus on customer service and innovative technology, Clear Books is well-positioned in the UK accounting software market.
TL;DR
Founded: 2008
Product: Cloud accounting, invoicing, payroll and HR software for UK small businesses
Customers: Thousands of UK small businesses
Funding: Raised rounds in 2012 and 2013; total ~1.83M USD (as reported)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Small-business accounting, invoicing, payroll and tax compliance
Founded
2008
Industry
Accounting / Financial Software
Funding Track Record
300000
Investment of £300,000 accepted October 2012; reported valuation ~£6 million at time of investment.
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Product crowdfunding round announced Sep 24, 2013; a subsequent customer Cloud Funding share offer raised £839,913 from 735 investors (re-registered as a plc).
Investor Signal
“Partly customer-owned following 2013 Cloud Funding; external investor WAKR! participated in 2012”