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Free for candidates. Companies are charged 15% only if they successfully hire with Clera.
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- 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
15%
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.
Clera
Traditional agency
In-house recruiter
Fee model
Clera15% on hire
Traditional agency20–30% + retainer
In-house recruiterSalary + benefits
Time to first intro
CleraDays
Traditional agency2–4 weeks
In-house recruiter2–6 weeks
“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.
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