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Klear is a working capital command center that helps founders master their cash flow and unlock capital to scale on their terms. Companies that build and sell within supply chains have irregular income and expenses driven by project milestones and long payment terms, making growth difficult even when sales are strong. Klear maps these milestones and financial events so leaders can plan operational and capital needs, and provides access to capital in the form of receivables financing to accelerate growth. Klear fills a gap in traditional lending and investing that makes supply chain companies more resilient and able to deliver faster.

Kountable is the company behind Klear®, an invitation-only B2B platform that helps growing companies solve the working capital and execution challenges that come with winning more business. Companies of any size can see, optimize, execute, track and get paid faster and more easily with Klear and turn that into even more opportunity through the Klear network.

Medina Ventures is a founder-driven, 100% minority-owned fund, pioneering Global technologies since 2000. Investment Focus Seed to Series A early stage initial investments with 40% of capital reserved for follow-on investments to back the highest performing portfolio companies. Leverage Global network of exited founders, funds, and leading experts to find best-in class founders. Identify opportunities where Medina Ventures can provide with outsized value beyond capital. Backing under-represented founders that historically have been overlooked by traditional VC funds.

GenLab Venture Studio builds high-growth AI companies to accelerate the development of critical infrastructure.

Klear is a working capital command center that helps founders master their cash flow and unlock capital to scale on their terms. Companies that build and sell within supply chains have irregular income and expenses driven by project milestones and long payment terms, making growth difficult even when sales are strong. Klear maps these milestones and financial events so leaders can plan operational and capital needs, and provides access to capital in the form of receivables financing to accelerate growth. Klear fills a gap in traditional lending and investing that makes supply chain companies more resilient and able to deliver faster.

Joe Popolo is the CEO of Charles & Potomac Capital, LLC: a Dallas-based private investment firm focused on investments in technology, healthcare, media, energy, and real estate. With over 40 investments in PE and VC funds and direct investments, Charles & Potomac provides capital and management expertise to leading businesses around the globe.

Stage 1 Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to building flexible partnerships with innovative entrepreneurs. Our focus is on scalable, impactful ideas across various sectors, backed by extensive industry experience. We offer strategic support and a proven track record in commercializing technology and science innovations. Our approach combines extensive insights and a comprehensive framework to guide startups from inception to success.