Recruiting & ATS
Clera
AI talent agent connecting job seekers with startup hiring managers
Clera uses AI to match candidates with startup roles and introduces them directly to hiring managers, free for job seekers and funded by hiring companies paying
Overview
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Clera is an AI-powered talent matching platform that connects job seekers with startup opportunities. Instead of traditional job applications, Clera conducts a two-minute conversation to understand what candidates want, then watches over 2,000 open roles at 900+ startups to find matches. When a fit is found, Clera introduces candidates directly to hiring managers with context on both sides, skipping the application process.
The platform is completely free for job seekers. Companies using Clera pay a 15% success fee only when they hire someone through the platform, with no upfront costs, subscriptions, or posting fees. Clera also offers free tools including a salary calculator, resume review, and role discovery without requiring an account.
Founded in 2025 by three operators who have built and scaled startups previously, Clera raised a $3 million pre-seed from investors including 1984 Ventures and Deel, with backing from scouts at a16z, Sequoia, and EQT.
Capabilities
- AI-powered candidate matching based on two-minute conversation
- Tracks 2,000+ open roles at startups
- Free salary calculator tool
- Free resume review for candidates
- Fake candidate detection for companies
- Interview preparation resources
- Referral program offering $5,000 bounty
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free for candidates. Companies pay 15% of first-year base salary only when they hire someone through Clera.
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Clera fact sheet
| Community votes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| Stage | Startup |
| Based in | San Francisco, United States |
| Website | getclera.com |
Clera metrics
Vendor metrics for getclera.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link data, with the delta since the last review.
- Domain Rating
- 50
- no change since last check
- Trust Flow
- 12
- no change since last check
- Citation Flow
- 37
- no change since last check
- Referring domains
- 579
- no change since last check
- External backlinks
- 23,305
- no change since last check
Vendor Domain Rating (Ahrefs) checked 12 Nov 2026, spec changed 12 Nov 2026. Vendor topic: Business/Marketing and Advertising (11). Vendor Majestic data checked 12 Nov 2026, spec changed 12 Nov 2026. Link metrics supplied by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
Clera vendor domain
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We read this from the registry's RDAP record on 12 Nov 2026, 00:50 UTC.
- Domain age
- 1 year
- Registered
- Expires
- Registrar
- IONOS SE
- DNSSEC
- Not signed
Clera post-launch report
| Measure | At launch, then latest |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 50 first measured 12 Nov 2026 |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 12 first measured 12 Nov 2026 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 579 first measured 12 Nov 2026 |
Day 0 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 12 Dec 2026. Many things move these figures, so a change is not proof of cause. Only stored readings are shown.
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Buyer questions
Is Clera really free for candidates?
Yes. Clera is completely free for job seekers with no hidden fees, no paid tier, and no payment details required to start. Candidates get access to a dedicated AI agent, curated introductions, role context, and interview prep. Companies pay Clera when they hire someone, not candidates.
How does Clera decide what to send me?
Clera learns from your conversation about what you've done, what you want next, and what you're done with. Rather than keyword matching, Clera understands the stage and pace you want, team culture, and how teams actually work. It only sends introductions when a role genuinely fits and the company is interested in meeting you.
What happens after I say yes to an introduction?
Clera introduces you directly to the hiring manager or founder with context on why you two should talk. Before your interview, you receive everything Clera knows about the company, team, and how the interview typically goes. It's treated as a warm introduction, not a cold application.
How much do companies pay to use Clera?
Companies pay 15% of the candidate's first-year base salary only when they successfully hire someone through Clera. There are no upfront costs, subscriptions, retainers, or posting fees. The success fee applies only after a hire is made.
Does Clera stay free?
Always. Companies pay Clera when they hire you, so you're never charged for anything.
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