Clara has recently renewed its USD 150 million debt facility with Goldman Sachs to bolster its payments infrastructure in Mexico.

With this renewal, Clara’s total debt capacity now exceeds USD 250 million when inclusive of facilities from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Covalto, BBVA Spark, and General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), which were secured in 2024.

This renewal marks an extension of a partnership that started in 2022 when Goldman Sachs initially provided debt financing to enable Clara’s expansion into serving mid-market and enterprise clients, including companies like Smart Fit, Holcim, OCESA, Viva Aerobus, and Bolsa Mexicana de Valores—the Mexican stock exchange.

Expanding Payment Solutions

The renewed capital will facilitate the growth of Clara’s payment solutions, including corporate credit cards, bill payment services, and cross-border transaction capabilities. It will also support Clara TravelPay, a payments infrastructure tailored for business travel management.

By automating traditionally manual workflows such as invoice processing and reimbursement management, Clara’s AI-driven software platform is expected to offer companies—from some of the region’s fastest-growing startups to larger enterprises—greater operational agility and financial transparency. Additionally, Clara will continue to cater to the changing needs, preferences, and demands of its clients and users while ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations.

This news comes after Clara received USD 70 million in structured debt funding announced in 2025, aimed at expanding its payment products. The capital was sourced from BBVA Spark, Covalto, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to aid in advancing Clara’s corporate credit card and bill pay offerings as it expands operations in Mexico and Colombia.