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Slate Milk
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June 24, 2026
Slate Milk's Triple-Digit Growth with Rolling Funding
Uncle Studios turned to Clearco for growth capital that would help them manage inventory cash flow and continue expanding the impact of their line of sustainable apparel that’s better for people and for the planet.
"A huge challenge with having an inventory-heavy business is we put all of our money in manufacturing, but we won’t see a return on investment until four months down the line. Clearco fixes this cash flow issue”
– Allegra Shaw,
Co-Founder, Uncle Studios
The Challenge
Inventory Payments Land Before Demand
For Uncle Studios, growth created a familiar challenge for many ecommerce brands: significant upfront manufacturing costs combined with long timelines before inventory is sold. That left less flexibility to invest in growth initiatives, customer acquisition, and new product launches.
The Solution
Non-Dilutive Inventory Funding
As the founders explored ways to reach new customers and expand the business, Clearco’s non-dilutive funding model stood out as a natural fit.
“A huge challenge with having an inventory-heavy business is we put all of our money in manufacturing, but we won’t see a return on investment until four months down the line. Clearco fixes this cash flow issue,” says Allegra Shaw, Co-Founder of Uncle Studios.
The Results
Monthly Revenue Growth
- Increased monthly revenue by 2.5x
Since partnering with Clearco, Uncle Studios has increased monthly revenue by 2.5x.
The funding also supports Uncle Studios’ broader mission of building a more sustainable apparel business. To date, the company has saved more than 500,000 hours of bulb energy and over 600,000 days of drinking water through its sustainability-focused practices.
As the brand continues to grow, Clearco remains a key partner in helping the founders balance profitability, community building, and environmental impact.
