# Clear Ballot Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/clear-ballot-group

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.clearballot.com
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 1, 2009)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Clear Ballot Group, Inc. provides innovative voting solutions designed to enhance electoral processes. Their core offering, ClearVote, facilitates efficient vote-by-mail systems and in-person voting solutions, ensuring secure and transparent elections.Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, US, Clear Ballot Group, Inc. specializes in voting solutions. The company has raised USD 18.00 mn in total funding, with its most recent deal occurring on July 11, 2017, involving Bessemer Venture Partners, DN Capital, and Ventureforgood as investors. CEO Bob Hoyt leads the company, which has engaged in three major funding rounds to date.Clear Ballot specializes in comprehensive voting solutions aimed at enhancing the electoral process. Their core product, ClearVote, offers a robust vote-by-mail system that streamlines operations for jurisdictions utilizing this method. ClearVote is known for its modern technology, ease of use, and compact physical footprint, making it suitable for Election Day voting. The company also provides solutions for in-person voting, results verification, and support for both private and municipal elections. Clear Ballot serves a range of clients, including election officials and government entities, with a focus on states committed to election integrity and transparency. Their products have received certification for use in key jurisdictions, such as Virginia, demonstrating their market presence.Clear Ballot generates revenue through partnerships with election officials and contractual agreements for their voting solutions, particularly the ClearVote system. Clients, including state and local election offices, typically enter structured agreements to purchase or subscribe to these voting systems, which may include ongoing support and technological updates. The company’s pricing model is tailored to meet the specific needs of clients, often encompassing the provision of full voting systems that integrate functionalities like vote-by-mail and results verification. This strategy helps establish long-term relationships with jurisdictions, ensuring a stable revenue stream for the enhancement of their election solutions.Clear Ballot plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 18.00 mn, raised in July 2017, to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence. Upcoming products include advanced versions of the ClearVote system designed to improve user experience and streamline operations further. The company aims to target expansion in new geographic regions and markets, focusing on states with evolving election laws and increasing needs for secure voting solutions. Clear Ballot is committed to using these funds to invest in research and development, aiming to release new products that align with the future demands of the electoral process.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 1, 2009 — Gratitude Railroad

## Investors

- Gratitude Railroad — Series B