Product memo
Clera acts as an AI talent agent, bypassing traditional job applications for job seekers targeting startups. It learns user preferences and dealbreakers, then secures direct introductions to hiring managers at funded startups. This approach saves candidates time and connects them with roles they genuinely want, while companies pay only upon a successful hire.
For who
Job seekers targeting startups
Solves what
Connects job seekers with startups via AI-driven introductions.
- AI-powered role matching
- Direct introductions to hiring managers
- Personalized job search assistance
In their own words
Get introduced
to startups. Stop applying to startups. Start getting introduced.
Commercial cues
Model
free only
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
Clera offers a free For talent tier, with For companies handled through custom pricing.
- • A free tier for candidates removes friction from their job search.
- • Companies pay a success fee only upon hiring, aligning incentives.
Operator context
Operating setup
Founded
Apr 2026
Platform
Web app
Audience
General
Social footprint
Tech stack
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Wedge Expand
- Stage
- Vc Growth
- Effort
- Small Team
About Clera Expand
Clera focuses on the job search for candidates targeting startups by acting as an AI talent agent. It moves beyond traditional applications, learning individual preferences and dealbreakers to secure direct introductions to hiring managers at funded startups like those backed by a16z, Sequoia, and YC.
This saves job seekers time and ensures connections to roles they are genuinely interested in. For companies, Clera operates on a success-fee model, charging only when a hire is made, which removes upfront costs and aligns incentives with hiring outcomes.