We've got skin in the game.
Free for candidates. Companies are charged 15% only if they successfully hire with Clera.
For talent
Free
No card needed.
- An AI agent that learns what you want
- Intros to a16z, Sequoia & YC startups
- Interview prep and role context
- Honest advice, even when it's a no
For companies
Of first-year base salary. Billed only when a hire is made.
- Pay only when you hire. No upfront fees.
- Your pipeline stays yours. Never double-billed.
- Contract & fractional: 15% over 12 months.
- Genuine intent: candidates who actually want the role.
Intros to startups backed by the best
How Clera compares.
Standard agency fees run 20–30%, often with a retainer attached.
“We’ve hired 2 amazing founding engineers via Clera. It’s like getting a 10/10 recruiter that is not annoying at half the price!”
Bluealpha
Peter Grafe · CEO
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Upfront - for everyone
Candidates never pay. Companies pay 15% of first-year base - only on a successful hire.
Common questions.
Yes. Clera is free for candidates - no hidden fees, no paid tier, and no payment details to start. You get a dedicated AI agent, curated introductions, role context, and interview prep. We charge companies if they hire you, not candidates.
The fee is 15% of the candidate's first-year base salary, and it is only charged when a hire is made through Clera. It covers AI-powered sourcing, candidate vetting, and matching. There are no extra charges for job postings, candidate access, or platform usage.
No. Companies can get started with no upfront payment, subscription, retainer, or per-post fee. The success fee applies only after you make a successful hire through Clera.
If the candidate is already in your ATS or an active conversation, that's not on us. Send proof and we'll drop the fee for that candidate.
For contract and fractional engagements, the fee is 15% of total compensation across the first 12 months. Everything else about the model stays the same.
Traditional recruiters typically charge 20–30% of first-year salary and often require retainers or upfront commitments. Clera charges 15% only after a successful hire, with AI matching that surfaces candidates who fit the role, team, and startup stage.
No long-term contracts, monthly fees, or lock-in. You can start and stop using Clera at any time, and you only pay the success fee when you make a hire.
Let's find the right fit.
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