Secure identity company Clear has acquired virtual queuing technology company Whyline to expand its products to new industries and countries.
Terms of the all-cash transaction have not been disclosed.
Founded in 2015, Whyline’s software allows users to see live wait-times to enter a queue remotely or pre-book an appointment. Its technology is used across industries, and partners include Newark Liberty International Airport, Los Angeles World Airports, Charleston International Airport and Western Union.
Clear says it will leverage Whyline’s technology and platform to “bring innovation into routine but time-consuming activities, giving people more control of their day-to-day experiences.”
With Whyline, Clear will expand internationally and enter new industries including banking, retail and government services while also extending virtual queuing in existing industries such as airports.
"Whyline and Clear share a common mission: to create a better, frictionless future. Over the past five years, the Whyline team has built impressive technology that is helping change our day-to-day lives and routines for the better,” says Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker.
“With this acquisition, we're helping people and partners spend less time waiting and more time doing what matters most to them.”
Clear recently added virtual queuing to its offerings at Orlando International Airport with the launch of the Reserve Lane Powered by Clear, a free service that allows travelers to reserve a dedicated security lane time.
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In addition to virtual queuing, Clear’s products include expedited Clear Plus lanes at 40 airports, a Health Pass and digital vaccine card, arena and stadium access and biometric-powered pilots for bag drop, boarding and lounge access.
In February of last year, the company raised $100 million to expand beyond its core aviation business. Investors included Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, NFL investment arm 32 Equity and the Partnership Fund for New York City.
Clear counts more than eight million members and more than 100 partners across North America.
* Check out Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker's interview with PhocusWire editor in chief Kevin May at The Phocuswright Conference 2021 below
Executive Interview: CLEAR - Caryn Seidman-Becker -The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - Center Stage