Investors Raise $3.4 Million for Cledara, the SaaS “Saviour”
London‑based Cledara, the all‑in‑one platform that tames the chaos of endless SaaS subscriptions, just snagged $3.4 million in funding. The round was spearheaded by Nauta Capital and saw a boost from existing backer Anthemis.
Why Cledara is the Cool‑Cat of the SaaS World
Every time a company forgets to cancel a nested subscription, they lose money. “We’re talking about $20 billion lost every year on duplicates, forgotten or unused SaaS,” says CEO & Co‑founder Cristina Vila, who started Cledara back in 2018 after dealing with the headaches herself.
Cledara’s mission is simple: give teams a real‑time dashboard that lets them grab the software they need, when they need it, in a way that’s fast, secure, and scalable. The result? Clients slash their software spend by up to 30% and save hundreds of admin hours monthly—think less chasing invoices and more actually getting work done.
Team Behind the Magic
- Brad van Leeuwen – ex‑Railsbank exec, Co‑founder & COO, brings real‑world scaling experience.
- Jordi Vinas – General Partner at Nauta Capital, praising Cledara’s relevance in today’s cloud‑first economy.
- Farhan Lalji – Principal at Anthemis, noting the firm’s brisk growth since the pre‑seed round.
With headquarters in London and a strong foothold in Barcelona, Cledara boasts a growing roster of over 100 clients across tech and fintech, including Florence.co.uk, Unmind.com, Butternut Box, and Railsbank.
The Deal Made Simple
Investors see the timeliness of Cledara’s offering: as companies rush to pivot to the cloud during and after the pandemic, the need for efficient SaaS management has never been higher. The new funds will funnel straight into product enhancements and expanding their reach across 20+ European markets—UK, France, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and beyond.
Cledara’s impact doesn’t stop in the marketplace. Recently, the company was named a FinTech50 “hotshot” and featured in AWS Activate’s exclusive SaaS‑management lineup—solid proof that the industry’s counting on this platform.
So next time you find yourself lost in a maze of subscriptions, remember that Cledara’s got your back—and with a little help from Nauta Capital and Anthemis, they’re set to keep rescuing the world, one SaaS license at a time.
