Most content providers treat the investment industry like just another vertical. We don’t. ClearCritical was built for high-stakes messaging – the kind that moves markets, raises funds, and strengthens relationships with LPs, co-investors, and founders. Sitting between PR and brand building, we fill a gap few understand: editorial content that actually reflects how capital flows – and what makes people trust you with it.
Most content providers treat the investment industry like just another vertical. We don’t. ClearCritical was built for high-stakes messaging – the kind that moves markets, raises funds, and strengthens relationships with LPs, co-investors, and founders. Sitting between PR and brand building, we fill a gap few understand: editorial content that actually reflects how capital flows – and what makes people trust you with it.
It’s earned through consistent delivery and real market insights. We cut out the noise. We tell stories that are grounded in data and analysis, built to influence the people who matter.
We work like investors: anticipating challenges, shaping
strategy, and moving fast when the window is open.
Our partnerships are close because they have to be. That’s how we deliver work that’s precise, relevant, and impossible to ignore.
In this business, attention is capital. We make sure you own it.
We understand every player in the capital ecosystem. From GPs refining fund theses to LPs assessing allocation strategies, we understand what each side values and how they evaluate credibility.
That dual fluency lets us shape narratives that land cleanly with both: clear, conviction-led messaging for the allocators, and founder-aware storytelling for the investors backing them. It’s not just about sounding smart.
Capital moves across borders, and so does the message that carries it. With experience across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, we bring the cultural fluency to localize tone and narrative without diluting strategic clarity.
Whether you’re raising in New York, deploying from Dubai, or building from Barcelona, we help you adapt without losing your edge.
We’re a team of seasoned journalists, editors, and strategic communicators with
a deep understanding of how capital moves, and how narrative influences every step of that flow. We’ve covered markets, interviewed founders, decoded fund strategies, and shaped messaging inside boardrooms.
That mix of investigative instinct and capital fluency lets us craft stories that persuade, position, and build lasting credibility.
A tech writer with deep roots in the startup ecosystem, Riley has reported on over 1,000 startups, ghostwritten for dozens of founders and investors, and contributed to Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, the Economist, the Times (UK), Rest of World, Cities Today, Refresh Miami, and more. Fluent in English and Spanish, he brings a rare ability to translate complex ideas across markets and audiences – a skill shaped by his work across international markets. As ClearCritical’s founder, Riley brings an editor’s discipline to every project, helping investors and operators turn insight into influence with content that’s thoughtful, credible, and built to last.
With a multidisciplinary background in operations, social media, and client service, Jasmine has built a reputation for clarity, structure, and execution.
At ClearCritical, she supports research, content development, and strategic coordination – ensuring every project moves forward with precision and polish. Her responsiveness and attention to detail make her an essential part of both internal workflows and client-facing delivery.
Katie is a versatile content writer with global experience spanning Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. Her work sits at the intersection of government, innovation, and social impact – shaped by roles in the UK Ministry of Defence and early experience with a top Latin American VC firm. At ClearCritical, she brings strategic awareness, editorial fluency, and a sharp understanding of how startups communicate credibility across sectors.
Trained as a journalist and shaped by field reporting across the U.S.-Mexico border, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland, Nick has spent years telling complex stories with clarity and sensitivity. His bylines include The Guardian, Newsweek, HuffPost, and The Mail Online, alongside video work for platforms like KEXP, CBS This Morning, and Amazon Music. At ClearCritical, he lends his editorial range to transform nuanced ideas into narrative-driven content
Grounded in political science and gender studies, Gracie has expanded her expertise through work in political fellowship, brand strategy, and writing consultancy. Her experience ranges from advancing women’s leadership in the political sphere to contributing to strategic initiatives in the advertising industry and guiding effective communication in academic settings. Bringing together these perspectives, she adds analytical rigor, cultural fluency, and a nuanced understanding of socio-political narratives to ClearCritical’s editorial and storytelling work.
Manuel is a distinguished creative writer, acclaimed literary translator, and documentary filmmaker whose work moves fluidly between literature, cinema, and cultural criticism. With a career rooted in Madrid and New York, he brings an international perspective and a refined artistic sensibility. At ClearCritical, Manuel lends depth and authority, enriching our storytelling with literary sophistication, cinematic vision, and sharp editorial judgment.
First trained in design and product development, Steve has worked hands-on in UI/UX for consumer IoT devices and helped lead the development of a SaaS platform – experiences that give him an insider’s view of the tech landscape. As a writer, he covers topics ranging from AI and DevOps to cloud infrastructure and design systems. At ClearCritical, he balances clarity with technical depth, crafting content that speaks fluently to any audience.
Trained in professional writing and editing, Anna has spent years shaping narratives across publishing, marketing, and hybrid presses. Her experience spans developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading, with a focus on preserving an author’s voice while ensuring clarity, consistency, and precision. At ClearCritical, she applies her editorial expertise to transform complex ideas into compelling, readable content that resonates with diverse audiences.
Experienced in office administration and adaptable across tasks, JM brings structure and calm to the pace of day-to-day operations. At ClearCritical, she handles scheduling, internal coordination, and administrative support with quiet precision. Her organized mindset and steady execution ensure nothing slips through the cracks – making her an essential layer of support across the team.
With a multidisciplinary background in operations, social media, and client service, Jasmine has built a reputation for clarity, structure, and execution. At ClearCritical, she supports research, content development, and strategic coordination – ensuring every project moves forward with precision and polish. Her responsiveness and attention to detail make her an essential part of both internal workflows and client-facing delivery.
Experienced in office administration and adaptable across tasks, JM brings structure and calm to the pace of day-to-day operations. At ClearCritical, she handles scheduling, internal coordination, and administrative support with quiet precision. Her organized mindset and steady execution ensure nothing slips through the cracks – making her an essential layer of support across the team.
Trained as a journalist and shaped by field reporting across the U.S.-Mexico border, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland, Nick has spent years telling complex stories with clarity and sensitivity. His bylines include The Guardian, Newsweek, HuffPost, and The Mail Online, alongside video work for platforms like KEXP, CBS This Morning, and Amazon Music. At ClearCritical, he lends his editorial range to transform nuanced ideas into narrative-driven content that informs, persuades, and lasts.
Grounded in political science and gender studies, Gracie has expanded her expertise through work in political fellowship, brand strategy, and writing consultancy. Her experience ranges from advancing women’s leadership in the political sphere to contributing to strategic initiatives in the advertising industry and guiding effective communication in academic settings. Bringing together these perspectives, she adds analytical rigor, cultural fluency, and a nuanced understanding of socio-political narratives to ClearCritical’s editorial and storytelling work.
Manuel is a distinguished creative writer, acclaimed literary translator, and documentary filmmaker whose work moves fluidly between literature, cinema, and cultural criticism. With a career rooted in Madrid and New York, he brings an international perspective and a refined artistic sensibility. At ClearCritical, Manuel lends depth and authority, enriching our storytelling with literary sophistication, cinematic vision, and sharp editorial judgment.
First trained in design and product development, Steve has worked hands-on in UI/UX for consumer IoT devices and helped lead the development of a SaaS platform – experiences that give him an insider’s view of the tech landscape. As a writer, he covers topics ranging from AI and DevOps to cloud infrastructure and design systems. At ClearCritical, he balances clarity with technical depth, crafting content that speaks fluently to any audience.
Katie is a versatile content writer with global experience spanning Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. Her work sits at the intersection of government, innovation, and social impact – shaped by roles in the UK Ministry of Defence and early experience with a top Latin American VC firm. At ClearCritical, she brings strategic awareness, editorial fluency, and a sharp understanding of how startups communicate credibility across sectors.
Trained in professional writing and editing, Anna has spent years shaping narratives across publishing, marketing, and hybrid presses. Her experience spans developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading, with a focus on preserving an author’s voice while ensuring clarity, consistency, and precision. At ClearCritical, she applies her editorial expertise to transform complex ideas into compelling, readable content that resonates with diverse audiences.
