Clearance

What Clearance does

Clearance (CL), operated by AlfaNest Labs and headquartered in Saint-Fulgent, France, is a private security evaluation service founded in 2026. The company positions itself as an operational decision layer rather than a static code audit: it evaluates projects across 25 codified functions spanning Core Logic (e.g., Contract Integrity, Access Control, Oracle/Pricing, Disclosure), Operational Stability (e.g., Monitoring, Incident Response, Upgrade Mechanism, Timelock/Governance), and a Resilience Layer (e.g., PQC Readiness via a proprietary QuantumGate module, Key Management, Disaster Recovery, Third-Party Risk). Each evaluation produces a deterministic verdict — GRANTED, CONDITIONAL, or DENIED — with explicit reasoning, and GRANTED projects receive a branded verification seal tied to a public Project ID on a stats feed. The service is sold as fixed-price packages: CL-ENTRY (€199) for blocker scans, CL-FULL (€699) for the full 25-function evaluation, CL-RE (€99) for re-evaluations, and CL-AI-SHIELD (€39.90, listed as coming soon) for on-chain security functions targeting AI agents. A separate CL-Scan product offers instant smart contract verification via PDF report (€4.99) or API (€14.99-€19/month), and four Readiness Lenses (MiCA Readiness €299, ISO 27001 Gap €499, SOC 2 Readiness €799, Full Bundle €1,299) extend the offering into compliance pre-assessments.

The go-to-market is fully self-serve product-led growth through cl.alfanestlabs.com, with Stripe and crypto (SOL, XRP, ETH, BNB, USDC) handled via Alchemy for payment verification and Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection. Customers are individual projects across four horizontal segments — crypto/Web3, SaaS, e-commerce, and AI agents — buying episodic evaluations rather than recurring contracts. The team is reported at 1-10 employees with one named individual (Marian George Grosu) visible on the public site, no external funding disclosed, and no enterprise sales motion or named customers in the source material. AI is used as an assistive layer (URL fetching, content summarization, contract pre-checks), with a human reviewer at AlfaNest Labs explicitly locking every verdict before delivery.

Name

Clearance

Legal name

Clearance (CL) by AlfaNest Labs

Website

https://cl.alfanestlabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clearance (AlfaNest Labs, France) is a self-serve security evaluation service that delivers fixed-price operational verdicts (GRANTED/CONDITIONAL/DENIED) for Web3, SaaS, e-commerce, and AI-agent projects across a 25-function protocol, priced €99-€1,299 with human-locked reports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Evaluation Platform

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

KYC/Client Due Diligence & Participant Onboarding Controls (FSAFAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Maturity Assessments & Benchmarking (BPAKADAO)

Keywords

• Security evaluation
• Compliance readiness
• Smart contract audit
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Web3 security

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-fulgent

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clearance Evaluation Packages: One-time evaluation fees for documented eligibility decisions. CL-ENTRY (€199) for blocker scan, CL-FULL (€699) for full 25-function evaluation including QuantumGate PQC and crypto-specific audit, CL-RE (€99) for re-evaluation after remediation, CL-AI-SHIELD (€39.90) for AI agent on-chain security functions.
2. Contract Scan & PDF Reports: Per-scan revenue from smart contract verification. Human-readable PDF reports at €4.99 per scan. Machine-readable API access for AI agents at €14.99/month (200 calls) or €19/month (unlimited calls).
3. Readiness Lenses: Compliance pre-assessment packages: MiCA Readiness (€299) for EU crypto projects, ISO 27001 Gap (€499) for EU startups, SOC 2 Readiness (€799) for B2B SaaS, Full Bundle (€1,299) combining all three frameworks at 30% discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clearance is an operational decision layer that delivers documented eligibility evaluations for Web3, SaaS, and e-commerce projects using a proprietary 25-function protocol covering Core Logic, Operational Stability, and Resilience Layer. Each evaluation produces a deterministic verdict (GRANTED/CONDITIONAL/DENIED) backed by AI-assisted analysis and a human reviewer at AlfaNest Labs locking the final report. Offerings include pre-decision blocker scans, full 25-function evaluations, re-evaluations after remediation, AI-agent on-chain security functions, instant smart contract verification (API and PDF), and compliance readiness lenses for MiCA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.

Product overview

Clearance (CL) is an operational decision layer by Alfanest Labs—not a static code audit, but a documented eligibility evaluation that verifies the reality of a project, its dependencies, and control mechanisms. The core offering consists of four evaluation packages: CL-ENTRY (€199, blocker scan) and CL-FULL (€699, 25-function evaluation with PQC and crypto audit) deliver verdicts of GRANTED, CONDITIONAL, or DENIED with verification seal for passing projects. CL-RE (€99) provides re-evaluation after remediation. CL-AI-SHIELD (€39.90, coming soon) adds on-chain security functions for AI agents. A companion product, CL-Scan, offers instant smart contract verification via API (€14.99-19/mo) or PDF report (€4.99/scan). Three Readiness Lenses provide compliance pre-assessments: MiCA Readiness (€299) for EU crypto, ISO 27001 Gap (€499) for information security certification prep, and SOC 2 Readiness (€799) for B2B SaaS. The Full Bundle (€1,299) combines all three readiness lenses with shared evidence reuse and 30% savings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CL-ENTRY Pre-decision blocker scan for projects seeking an early go/no-go signal. Includes system architecture diagram review, self-disclosure of fragile points, and access proof verification. Delivered as a one-time evaluation priced at €199.
• CL-FULL Full evaluation against all 25 functions with a formal decision report and verification seal for GRANTED projects. Includes QuantumGate (PQC) and crypto-specific audit. Different requirements apply per category (Web3, SaaS, E-commerce). Priced at €699 one-time.
• CL-RE Re-evaluation for projects that received a CONDITIONAL or DENIED verdict and have since remediated the issues identified. Includes a delta report and review of evidence of fixes. Priced at €99 one-time.
• CL-AI-SHIELD Security functions for AI agents operating on-chain. Includes VerifySource, DetectDrift, RiskTarget, SanitizeMind, AuthIntent, and SecureReplay. Protects AI agents from replay attacks, memory poisoning, and intent manipulation. Priced at €39.90 one-time.
• CL-Scan Instant smart contract verification via source code verification, audit status check (SolidProof/Coinsult), and risky functions scan. Human-readable PDF reports at €4.99 per scan; machine-readable API access for AI agents at €14.99/month (200 calls) or €19/month (unlimited calls), with a free tier of 10 calls/day.
• CL · MiCA Readiness Compliance pre-assessment for EU crypto projects facing MiCA, CASP, or PSAN obligations. Covers seven themes: whitepaper, CASP posture, AML/KYC, market abuse, governance and disclosure, capital/prudential, and consumer protection. AI assists with gap analysis; human reviewer locks the verdict. Priced at €299 one-time.
• CL · ISO 27001 Gap First-pass ISMS-oriented gap review for EU startups preparing for ISO 27001 certification. Covers 14 control themes including ISMS policy, risk treatment, asset management, access control, cryptography, operations security, communications security, SDL, supplier risk, incident management, BCM, compliance, audit, and review. Not a certification audit. AI drafts the gap analysis; human reviewer locks the verdict. Priced at €499 one-time.
• CL · SOC 2 Readiness SOC 2-oriented mapping for B2B SaaS teams whose enterprise buyers ask for evidence. Covers 16 trust services criteria including Common Criteria (CC1-CC9), Availability (A1.1-A1.3), Confidentiality (C1.1-C1.2), Processing Integrity (PI1), and Privacy (P1-P8). Includes a control narrative skeleton and evidence checklist. Not a Type I/II attestation. AI assists; human reviewer locks the verdict. Priced at €799 one-time.
• CL · Full Bundle Combined MiCA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 readiness assessment delivered in a single locked report pack. Includes all scopes, shared evidence reuse where the same artefacts apply, a single executive summary across the three lenses, and a cross-framework remediation roadmap with priorities. AI assists; human reviewer locks the verdict. Priced at €1,299 one-time, saving 30% versus individual purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of teams have AI agents in production but only 14% have security approval — creating addressable market for CL-AI-SHIELD and CL-Scan

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core infrastructure and minor.

• Cloudflarecore infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationCloudflare Turnstile provides bot protection on evaluation request forms, preventing automated abuse while allowing legitimate user access. Essential security layer for the evaluation submission process.
• Stripecore infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationStripe handles credit card payment processing for evaluation packages. Primary payment method alongside crypto options. Enables secure checkout for the self-serve evaluation flow.
• Alchemycore infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationAlchemy provides blockchain data services for on-chain payment verification when customers pay with cryptocurrency. Enables verification of SOL, XRP, ETH, BNB, USDC transactions.
• TrustpilotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrustpilot provides independent review platform for customer feedback. Clearance directs potential customers to review the service on Trustpilot, building credibility through third-party reviews.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Secureframe: Compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, and HIPAA. Competes directly with Clearance's ISO 27001 Gap and SOC 2 Readiness lenses and offers continuous monitoring rather than a T0 snapshot.
• SlowMist: Blockchain security firm offering smart contract audits, threat intelligence, and incident response. Competes with Clearance on the operational-resilience and incident-preparedness dimensions of Web3 evaluation.
• Hacken: Web3 cybersecurity auditor offering smart contract audits, proof-of-reserve, and bug bounties. Competes with Clearance in the Web3 operational readiness verification market, including for token projects and DeFi protocols.
• Drata: Compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks. Direct competitor to Clearance's ISO 27001 Gap and SOC 2 Readiness lenses, with a continuous-monitoring SaaS model versus Clearance's one-shot snapshot.
• CertiK: Largest independent Web3 security firm offering smart contract audits, formal verification, and Skynet on-chain monitoring. Direct competitor in the Web3 evaluation/verification space where Clearance offers its 25-function decision layer.
• Coinsult: Smart contract auditing and KYC service frequently bundled with token launches. Also referenced inside Clearance's CL-Scan product as an audit-status check, indicating direct overlap in low-cost Web3 verification offerings.
• SolidProof: Automated smart contract audit and KYC service commonly used by token launches and DeFi projects. Referenced inside Clearance's own CL-Scan as an audit-status signal, evidencing direct market overlap on lower-cost Web3 verifications.
• Vanta: Automated compliance and trust management platform covering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more. Competes with Clearance's readiness lenses with a subscription-based, evidence-collecting SaaS approach.
• Quantstamp: Smart contract security auditor with economic exploit detection and on-chain monitoring products. Competes with Clearance in the Web3 audit/evaluation category, particularly for higher-budget DeFi and Layer-1 projects.

Broad incumbents

• Chainalysis: Blockchain data platform providing AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, and compliance tooling. Broad incumbent in crypto compliance that overlaps with Clearance's MiCA Readiness AML/KYC and market-abuse obligations, though at a far larger enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alfanestlabs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/marian-george-grosu-221aa1249

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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