Frequently Asked Questions
What does Funded.club do?
Funded.club is a fixed-fee startup recruiting agency. We help startups and scale-ups hire top talent at 70% less than traditional agencies. Fixed fees from $4,900 per hire, first candidates in 7 days, dedicated recruiter per search. We've served 400+ startups across six continents.
How is Funded.club different?
Three things: (1) Fixed fees — you never pay a percentage of salary, (2) We're a startup ourselves — we understand runway, speed, and founder priorities, (3) Dedicated recruiter per search with weekly reporting and full transparency. 67% of our placed candidates are still in role after 24 months.
How much does a startup recruiter cost?
Traditional recruiters charge 20-30% of a candidate's annual salary. Funded.club charges fixed fees from $4,900 to $21,900 per hire — that's typically 6-9% of salary. No commissions, no surprises.
How long does it take to make a hire?
First qualified candidates within 7 days. Shortlist of 3-5 pre-screened candidates within 14 days. Average time-to-hire across all clients is 35 days.
What types of roles do you recruit for?
Engineering, product, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and leadership — from individual contributors to C-level executives. We specialise in the roles startups hire after funding: Account Executives, CTOs, Lead Developers, VP Sales, CFOs, and Data Engineers.
Which job titles do you fill?
Account Executives, VP Sales, SDRs, CTOs, Lead Developers, Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Product Managers, CFOs, Finance Managers, Heads of People, and more. We focus on the roles startups actually need after a funding round.
Who are your customers or clients?
400+ startups and scale-ups across six continents, from pre-seed to Series C+. Clients include YC-backed companies, Techstars alumni, and brands like Digital Science (€511k saved), Supernova (€210k saved), WeTravel, Bosch, and The Ocean Cleanup.
Do you offer guarantees?
Yes. Every hire comes with a replacement guarantee. 67% of placed candidates are still in their role after 24 months. See full terms and guarantees here
How do you find candidates?
A combination of AI-powered sourcing and experienced human headhunters. We search across LinkedIn, specialist communities, referral networks, and our own database. Every candidate is pre-screened by real human recruiters for skills and startup culture fit before you see them.
When should a startup hire a recruiter?
Most startups benefit from a recruiter right after a funding round, when speed matters and the founding team's time is better spent on product and customers. If a role has been open for 30+ days or you're spending more than 10 hours a week on hiring, it's time.
How do we get started?
Book a free call at funded.club/contact-us. We'll learn about your role, culture, and what "great" looks like — then kick off the search immediately.