Clover is a cloud-based point-of-sale platform for small and medium-sized businesses. The company provides a suite of software and hardware tools to help merchants manage their businesses, including payment processing, inventory management, and customer engagement. Clover was founded in 2010 by John Beatty and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company is a subsidiary of First Data Corporation, a global payment technology solutions company. Clover's products are used by merchants in a variety of industries, including retail, food service, and healthcare.