UpClear

UpClear is a US software company whose Blue platform helps consumer goods brands control gross-to-net revenue: the gap between invoiced sales and what remains after retailer and distributor spending. The work is often called trade promotion management and optimisation; UpClear files it under revenue growth management.

What UpClear offers

• Blue Compass — strategic planning of targets, funds, promotion guidelines, scenarios, risks and opportunities.
• Blue Planner — account-level planning of assortment, pricing, volumes, trade terms and promotions, including matching of promotions.
• Blue Bridge — the finance side: accruals, deductions and agreed forecasts.
• Analytics and AI — embedded reports, dashboards, post-event analysis and AI that automates routine work.
• Integrations — links to ERP systems and to distributor and retail sales data.

Who it works with

UpClear works with brands from young regional names to multinationals across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Clients it names include Coty, Danone, Twinings, Hovis, Beyond Meat, Utz and The Mentholatum Company.

Key facts

• Based in: United States
• Founded: 2008
• Hosting: Microsoft Azure
• Certification: ISAE 3402/SOC 1
• Ownership: privately owned