As tariffs continue to reshape global trade, ecommerce brands face increasing pressure to maintain profitability while managing complex supply chains. In response, Clearco and Cavela have joined forces in a strategic partnership to equip ecommerce merchants with capital and innovative manufacturing solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs.

A Strategic Alliance for the Modern Ecommerce Era

Clearco, a leader in non-dilutive growth capital for ecommerce companies, has partnered with Cavela, an AI-driven product-sourcing platform that connects brands with top-tier manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration is designed to tackle the twin challenges of high tariffs and rising production costs by enabling ecommerce merchants to source smarter and fund faster.

Through this integration, Cavela users can now directly access Clearco’s flexible funding solutions to finance manufacturing and vendor-related invoices, ensuring smoother cash flow and enhanced supplier relationships.

“Our mission at Clearco has always been to remove friction from growth for ecommerce entrepreneurs while enabling healthy margins,” says Olivier Grinda, COO at Clearco. “With Cavela, we can ensure that ecommerce merchants can improve their vendor relationships, purchase bulk products, and pay their vendors in a timely fashion.”

Capital That Powers Smarter Manufacturing Decisions

With recent tariff shifts impacting pricing and procurement strategies, ecommerce companies are looking for ways to maintain competitive margins without compromising quality. Caleva’s AI-powered platform automates sourcing and vendor communication across a vast network of 200,000+ manufacturers in 40+ countries. Combined with Clearco’s fast and non-dilutive capital, brands can now optimize sourcing decisions and finance production with ease. 

“Partnering with Cavela is an exciting opportunity to fuel growth with smart, flexible funding and top-tier sourcing capabilities,” says Sam Bell, Partnerships Manager at Clearco. “Their ability to connect with top-tier suppliers ensures we can maintain quality, optimize costs, and meet growing customer demand.”

How Ecommerce Brands Benefit

The Clearco/Cavela partnership is more than just a financial integration - it’s a growth engine for ecommerce brands navigating today’s complex global market. Core benefits include:

• Integrated Capital and Sourcing: Cavela users get access to Clearco’s funding directly for their manufacturers, evaluated based on real-time performance metrics.
• Accelerated Scaling: Without the need to give up equity, brands can expand their marketing, operations, and inventory management while accessing better manufacturers through Cavela’s curated network.
• Global Supplier Reach: With over 200,000 suppliers available through Cavela, brands gain global reach and can align sourcing with tariff-advantaged regions.
• Margin Management in a Tariff World: Cavela helps reduce production costs by up to 40%. Paired with Clearco’s funding, brands can protect their margins and secure better pricing power.

Building the Future of Ecommerce

“With tariffs on everyone’s radar, this partnership is timely,” says Anthony Sardain, CEO of Cavela. “We’re helping brands scale confidently and efficiently through these market shifts. In times of change, it’s crucial to conserve production costs, and that’s exactly what we unlock.”

As ecommerce continues to grow across borders, the need for smart sourcing and reliable funding will only intensify. Clearco and Cavela are setting a new standard for how brands can grow efficiently, even in the face of global headwinds.