Embedded recruiting (also called fractional recruiting or RPO) puts a recruiter inside your company on a monthly retainer. Funded.club works on a per-hire basis. Here's how to choose.
Quick Summary
Embedded recruiting = monthly subscription for dedicated recruiter hours. You pay whether you hire or not.
Funded.club = pay a low fixed fee for each successful hire.
Side-by-Side Comparison
|
Factor |
Funded.club |
Embedded Recruiting |
|---|---|---|
|
Pricing |
$4,900-$21,900 per hire |
$5,000-$15,000/month |
|
Commitment |
Per project (small advance and balance on accepted offer) |
3-6 month minimum |
|
Cost for 3 hires |
$15K-$35K (depends on roles) |
$30K-$90K (6 months) |
|
Cost for 10 hires |
$50K-$100K |
$30K-$90K (6 months) |
|
Risk |
Small - geared to pay mainly on success |
Pay regardless of results |
|
Best for |
2-8 hires post-funding |
10+ hires in 6 months |
|
Flexibility |
Start/stop anytime |
Contract commitment |
When to Choose Funded.club
- You're making 2-8 hires and want predictable per-hire costs
- You don't want a monthly commitment
- Your hiring needs are lumpy (busy periods, then quiet)
- You want to pay low fixed fees only
When to Choose Embedded Recruiting
- You're scaling fast: 10+ hires in 6 months
- You need someone building internal recruiting process
- You want a recruiter embedded in your team culture
- You have consistent, ongoing hiring needs
The Math
Scenario: 5 hires over 6 months
- Funded.club (senior roles): ~$45,000 total
- Embedded recruiter ($8K/month): ~$48,000 total
Similar cost, but different risk profile. With Funded.club, you only pay when hires happen. With embedded, you pay monthly regardless.
Scenario: 12 hires over 6 months
- Funded.club: ~$90,000-$120,000
- Embedded recruiter: ~$48,000-$60,000
At high volume, embedded becomes more cost-effective - if you actually make all those hires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch between models?
Yes. Many startups use Funded.club for initial hires, then switch to embedded when they hit consistent scale.
Does Funded.club offer embedded recruiting?
Yes. We offer monthly membership plans for startups that need ongoing support: /membership-plans
Which is faster?
Both can move fast. Embedded recruiters need ramp-up time to learn your company. Funded.club delivers first candidates in 7 days.
Not sure which model fits? Book a call and let's talk further...
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Deeper Dive into Fixed Fee Recruiting
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Hiring after a funding round?
First candidates in 7 days. Fixed-fee, no commission.