Clerk has secured $30 million in Series B funding led by CRV, with contributions from Stripe and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Madrona, to enhance its offerings beyond authentication into authorization services. The company plans to leverage this investment to integrate tightly with Stripe Billing, aiming to simplify user subscription management and access control without the need for webhooks. Clerk, known for its innovative authentication components like <SignIn/> and <UserProfile/>, has grown significantly since its 2019 inception, now handling over 16 million end-users and facilitating frequent sign-ups across various industries. The funding and partnerships underscore Clerk's commitment to enhancing user security and experience as it expands its service portfolio, with continued support from investors experienced in backing modern developer tools.