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Slate Milk
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June 24, 2026
Slate Milk's Triple-Digit Growth with Rolling Funding
As demand accelerated following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Clearco helped Nuudii System scale inventory production, grow into wholesale, and open a new manufacturing facility.
“Clearco’s funding is the #1 factor that has allowed us to grow. Without our inventory, we can’t meet sales figures”
– Annette Azan,
Founder & CEO, Nuudii System
The Challenge
Keeping Products in Stock
Nuudii System was born from a simple insight: women needed a more comfortable alternative to traditional bras. And like many founders, Annette Azan, founder and CEO of Nuudii System, encountered repeated rejection while fundraising.
Despite having clear proof of concept and strong customer demand, securing growth capital remained difficult.
Annette decided to launch a Kickstarter campaign and saw instant success, raising $750,000 in just 30 days. But with demand now growing rapidly, a new challenge emerged: funding enough inventory to keep products in stock.
The Solution
Non-Dilutive Inventory Funding
Annette was introduced to Clearco during the early stages of the company’s growth journey and quickly realized the funding model aligned with Nuudii’s needs.
Rather than using her cash for broad operational expenses, Nuudii used Clearco’s Invoice Funding for inventory purchases. This enabled the company to place larger purchase orders and ensure products remained available as customer demand increased.
The Results
Larger Orders and a Nordstrom Wholesale Deal
- Increased purchase order sizes
- Wholesale expansion into Nordstrom
- Opened a second manufacturing facility
By funding inventory externally, Annette preserved internal cash flow that could be redirected toward strategic investments across the business. She sees Clearco fitting in seamlessly with her longer-term fundraising strategy. “Fundraising is a full-time job,” she says, “and Clearco will continue to be our partner in this.”
The additional flexibility from Clearco funding enabled Anette to build out her team and opened a second manufacturing facility in Turkey, reducing dependence on a single production location and creating greater supply chain resilience.
Nuudii also expanded into wholesale, launching a partnership with Nordstrom and preparing additional product launches to support future growth and their mission of creating more comfortable, inclusive intimates.
