eClear | borderfree
eClear | borderfree sells software that automates VAT and customs compliance for cross-border e-commerce in Europe. The Berlin-based company raised $46M in a December 2023 Series B and employs 68 people.
The growth story
eClear | borderfree grew from 57 to 68 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $46M along the way, most recently a Series B in December 2023.
About
eClear builds SaaS tools that help e-commerce sellers, platforms and marketplaces handle VAT and customs paperwork when selling across European borders. Its software aims to simplify tax compliance and reduce operational costs for businesses trading internationally.
The company has grown to 68 employees since its 2016 founding, with engineering making up its largest department. Its $46M Series B in late 2023 suggests rapid scaling, though headcount growth rates are unclear.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is eClear's largest function with 14 staff, suggesting a product-focused organization. The company has a median tenure of 3 years, indicating moderate turnover.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 21 (+5% YoY), Accounting 7 (0% YoY), Operations 6 (+50% YoY), Sales 5 (+25% YoY), Information Technology 5 (-50% YoY), Customer Success and Support 3 (+200% YoY).
Talent flow
eClear recruits heavily from German universities, with the University of Konstanz being its top source. Alumni have moved to firms like EY and ASML, though departures appear scattered across industries.
Most common previous employers of eClear | borderfree staff: University of Konstanz (3), Earth Factor (2), S&P Global (2), Oetker Digital (2), 10Pearls (1), qordata (1). Former eClear | borderfree employees most often moved to EY (1), inter pares Sozialholding (1), Goethe University Frankfurt (1), Spherity (1), Tech Mahindra (1), ASML (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The eClear | borderfree mafia
Three eClear alumni have founded companies, including iTernity, a document management software firm with 37 employees.
3Marcus Schiewe, was Vice President Sales until 2021Özce Berrak Dalbudak, was Junior Tax Consultant until 2023Sunny Bar, was Creative Video Producer until 2022Web traffic
Traffic mix: 39% direct, 45% search, 3% social, 2% paid.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.70 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 2.90 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.60 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.70 / 5
Frequently asked
eClear | borderfree has 68 employees as of September 2026.
eClear | borderfree has raised $46M in total, most recently a Series B round in December 2023.
The most common previous employers of current eClear | borderfree staff are University of Konstanz (3 people), Earth Factor (2 people), S&P Global (2 people).
Former eClear | borderfree employees most often move to EY (1), inter pares Sozialholding (1), Goethe University Frankfurt (1).
At least 3 companies have a founder who previously worked at eClear | borderfree, including iTernity, OBD ART - Art Studios & Community Space, CutterFly.ai.
eClear | borderfree has about 21 people in Engineering, up 5% over the past year, as of September 2026.
eClear | borderfree has about 7 people in Accounting, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 56 current and 112 former eClear | borderfree profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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