--- title: "Fixed Fee Recruitment: From $4,900 Per Hire | Funded.club" description: A low fixed fee agreed upfront, from $4,900 per hire, headhunting included. Startups save 60-70% vs commission recruiters. First candidates in 7 days. 100% fill rate. image: https://funded.club/hubfs/og_image_funded.png --- [![Primary\_logo](https://funded.club/hubfs/Primary_logo.svg)](https://funded.club/) [Book a call](https://funded.club/contact-us) - [Hire](https://funded.club) - [Pricing](https://funded.club/pricing) - [Find a job](https://funded.club/startupjobs) - [Case Studies](https://funded.club/case-studies) - [Locally](https://funded.club/case-studies/locally) - [Supernova](https://funded.club/case-studies/supernova) - [Isolocity](https://funded.club/case-studies/isolocity) - [WeTravel](https://funded.club/case-studies/wetravel) - [Digital Science](https://funded.club/case-studies/digital-science) - [Blog](https://funded.club/blog-results) - [Resources](https://funded.club/resources) - [Predict success](https://signup.predict.ventures/) - [Growth Planner](https://funded.club/growth-planner) - [Glossary](https://funded.club/glossary) - [FAQ](https://funded.club/faq) - [Contact us](https://funded.club/contact-us) [Book a call](https://funded.club/contact-us) - Engagement options: - [Hiring solutions](https://funded.club) - [Pay-as-you-go](https://funded.club/pricing) - Membership plan # Fixed Fee Recruitment: The Startup Founder's Guide Most startups discover fixed fee recruitment when their first agency invoice arrives at 25% of salary, and the shock sets in. There's a better model, and it's growing fast. This page explains what fixed fee recruitment is, how it compares to commission-based hiring, who the main providers are, and which type fits your startup. ## What Is Fixed Fee Recruitment? Fixed fee recruitment is a hiring model where you pay a flat, predetermined fee per hire, regardless of the candidate's salary. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies that charge 20-30% of annual salary, fixed-fee models offer predictable costs from the outset. There's an important distinction most guides miss: **not all fixed-fee recruitment is the same.** The market has split into two very different service levels: | Feature | Job Board Fixed Fee | Full-Service Fixed-Fee Headhunting | | --- | --- | --- | | **What you get** | Job ad written and posted across multiple boards | Active headhunting of passive candidates + AI sourcing + screening interviews + shortlist delivery | | **Typical cost** | £200 – £1,000 per campaign | $4,900 – $21,900 per hire | | **Who does the work** | You still screen, interview, and select | Recruiter screens hundreds of candidates and delivers a shortlist of 3-5 vetted finalists | | **Candidate type** | Active job seekers browsing boards | Passive candidates who aren't looking at ads, the top 5% of talent | | **Speed** | Depends on ad response rates | First candidates in 7 days, shortlist in 14 | | **Best for** | High-volume, lower-seniority roles | Startup hiring from Seed to Series C, engineering, product, GTM, leadership | | **Main providers** | Flat Fee Recruiter, Webrecruit, ecruit, Fixed Fee Recruitment (UK-focused) | Funded.club (global, startup-focused) | ## How Much Does Fixed Fee Recruitment Cost? Here's a direct comparison across every major recruitment pricing model, using a €100,000/year hire as the benchmark: | Recruitment Model | Cost for a €100K Hire | Cost for 5 Hires at €100K | How You Pay | Best For | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Commission / Contingency** | €20,000 – €30,000 | €100,000 – €150,000 | % of salary on hire | Single opportunistic hires; zero upfront risk | | **Retained Executive Search** | €30,000+ (paid in tranches) | €150,000+ | Upfront retainer + success fee | C-level / confidential searches | | **RPO / Embedded** | €10,000/month ongoing | €60,000+ (6-month engagement) | Monthly subscription | 10+ hires in 6 months; building process | | **Job Board Fixed Fee** | £299 – £999 (ad only; you do the rest) | £1,495 – £4,995 | Flat fee per campaign | High-volume, junior/mid-level roles | | **Fixed-Fee Headhunting (Funded.club)** | $7,500 (≤$110K tier) | $37,500 | Flat fee per hire | Startups making 2-8 hires post-funding | ### Funded.club Fixed Fee [Pricing Tiers](https://funded.club/pricing) | Tier | Salary Range | Fixed Fee | Effective % of Salary | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Standard | Up to $70,000 | $4,900 | ~7-9% | | Senior | $70,001 – $110,000 | $7,500 | ~7-8% | | Premium | $110,001 – $150,000 | $11,500 | ~8-10% | | Premium+ | $150,001 – $190,000 | $15,900 | ~8-11% | | Executive | $190,001+ | $21,900 | Varies | At these rates, a startup making 5 hires saves **€87,000+ compared to commission agencies.** ## Fixed Fee vs. Commission: Why the Incentives Matter The commission model has a structural problem for startups: your recruiter earns more when you pay a higher salary. That creates three misaligned incentives: **1. Salary inflation.** A commission recruiter placing a candidate at €120K instead of €100K earns an extra €4,000-€6,000. You overpay, and your burn rate climbs. **2. Role inflation.** Agencies nudge you toward senior titles (VP instead of Director, Director instead of Lead) because senior titles justify higher salaries. At 12 people, do you really need a VP of Operations? **3. Replacement risk.** If a hire leaves within 6 months, most agencies offer a "replacement guarantee", but read the fine print. It often means 20% off the next full-price search, not a free replacement. Fixed fee eliminates all three. The recruiter's incentive is to find the right person at the right level, because the fee is identical whether the salary is €80K or €130K. ## Who Are the Main Fixed Fee Recruitment Providers? ### UK Job Board Services (£200 – £1,000 per campaign) These firms write and post your job advert across UK job boards. You handle screening, interviewing, and hiring. Best for UK-based companies filling junior-to-mid roles where job board reach is sufficient. - **Flat Fee Recruiter**: Multi-board advertising packages with applicant screening - **Webrecruit**: UK's first online fixed-fee recruitment solution (since 2001) - **ecruit**: Fixed fee sales recruitment specialists - **Fixed Fee Recruitment**: Tiered packages from job ad to fully managed - **Recruitment Revolution (RR)**: Modular pricing, 20 years in market - **Gold HR**: Fixed fee recruitment combined with HR advisory ### Global Full-Service Fixed-Fee Headhunting - **Funded.club**: the only fixed-fee recruiting partner built specifically for funded startups and scale-ups. Serves 500+ startups across North America, Europe, and APAC. Includes active headhunting, AI-assisted sourcing, structured screening, and shortlist delivery within 14 days. Fixed fees from $4,900/hire averaging just 6-9% of salary. 67% of placed candidates remain in role after 24 months. ## When Should a Startup Choose Fixed Fee Recruitment? | Your Situation | Best Model | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Making 1 hire, want zero upfront risk | Commission / Contingency | You only pay on success | | Hiring a C-suite executive confidentially | Retained Executive Search | White-glove, dedicated search | | Scaling rapidly: 10+ hires in 6 months | RPO / Embedded Recruiting | Build internal process + pipeline | | Filling junior UK roles on a tight budget | Job Board Fixed Fee | Low cost, wide reach, you do the screening | | **Startup, 2-8 hires post-funding, need speed + quality + cost control** | **Fixed-Fee Headhunting** | **Predictable costs, no salary inflation incentive, senior passive talent** | ## Real Results from Fixed-Fee Startup Recruitment - **Digital Science** saved €511,000 in total recruitment costs over three years compared to commission agencies - **Supernova.io** hired 14 roles, saved \>€210,000, and eliminated their in-house recruiting team entirely - **67%** of candidates placed by Funded.club are still in role after 24 months - First candidates delivered within **7 days** of kick-off; shortlists within **14 days** - **500+ startups** served across six continents   > "[Funded.club](https://funded.club/) was amazing at finding us top talent to hire into key positions with speed and accuracy - without the bill of a traditional headhunter." > **- Tulika Raj, Co-Founder & CEO, SunGreenH2** > "We keep coming back to [Funded.club](https://funded.club/) over and over again. They are affordable yet efficient and have adjusted to our hiring needs regularly!" > **- Johannes Koeppel, Co-Founder & CEO, WeTravel** > "All of it is a fraction of traditional recruitment agency costs. Highly recommended for fast-growing startups and scale-ups!" > **- Andre Lorenceau, CEO & Founder, Divigas** ## Our Guarantees - 30-Day Shortlist Guarantee - If we don't deliver qualified candidates you love within 30 days, you get a full refund. - Free Replacement Guarantee - If your hire leaves within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra cost. - 67% 24-Month Retention - Two-thirds of our placements stay beyond two years - well above industry average and especially within startups. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is fixed fee recruitment? Fixed fee recruitment is a hiring model where you pay a flat rate per hire instead of a percentage of salary. Costs are known upfront, and the fee stays the same whether the candidate earns €60K or €160K. ### How much does fixed fee recruitment cost? It ranges from £200-£1,000 for job board advertising packages to $4,900-$21,900 for full-service headhunting. The total depends on service level and role seniority. ### What's the difference between fixed fee and flat fee recruitment? Nothing. They're the same model. "Fixed fee" and "flat fee" are used interchangeably across the industry. For a worked cost comparison, see [what a flat-fee recruiter costs vs 20-25% of salary](https://funded.club/blog/flat-fee-recruiter-startups). ### Is fixed fee recruitment only available in the UK? Job board fixed-fee services are predominantly UK-based. For full-service fixed-fee headhunting globally (including North America, Europe, and APAC), Funded.club serves startups across six continents. ### Does fixed fee recruitment work for senior hires? Yes. Full-service fixed-fee headhunting is particularly cost-effective for senior hires. A VP-level hire at €150,000 costs €30,000-€45,000 through a commission agency but $15,900 through Funded.club's fixed-fee model, saving 50%+. ---   Deeper dive: [/blog/fixed-fee-vs-commission-recruiters-startup-costs](https://funded.club/blog/fixed-fee-vs-commission-recruiters-startup-costs) Compare: [Startup Recruitment Agencies](https://funded.club/startup-recruitment-agency-or-something-better) Compare: [Top 10 Startup Recruiters](https://funded.club/blog/10-best-startup-recruiters-in-2026-pricing-models-how-to-choose) Learn more about Funded.club's approach to hiring [here](https://funded.club/hire) Ready to hire? [Book a free 15-minute call →](https://funded.club/contact-us) to map your hiring plan, budget, and timeline.   # **Tell us your open role(s)** **We'll reply the same working day with a fixed fee and a timeline to shortlisted candidates.** No call needed. Ray Gibson replies personally (no AI or automated replies!) Fixed fee agreed upfront, averaging 6 to 9% of salary. First screened candidates in 7 days. We've helped 500+ startups from Seed to Series D across North America, Europe and APAC. ## Testimonials "Funded.club was absolutely an integral piece of our process to find-test-hire people for our company lately. This not only saved us quite literally multiple months of work in pre-screenings, but also efficient in finding candidates that we basically removed the need for a recruitment team altogether. this allowed us to focus resources on more critical things that every company should be doing, like building the product!" Read more ![jiri-testimonials-draft-image-for-funded-club-recovered\_orig-1\_1](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/jiri-testimonials-draft-image-for-funded-club-recovered_orig-1_1.png?width=56&height=54&name=jiri-testimonials-draft-image-for-funded-club-recovered_orig-1_1.png) ## Jiří Třečák ### CEO, SUPERNOVA (YC W19) "Funded.club has been instrumental in streamlining our recruitment process. Their expert team has saved us countless hours and their recruiters do a fantastic job at filtering out candidates and bringing us the best talent. We highly recommend partnering with Funded.club." Read more ![Amanda AxleEight](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20AxleEight%20(2).png?width=1029&height=1029&name=Amanda%20AxleEight%20(2).png) ## Amanda Tegtmeyer ### President, Axle Eight "As an early stage, growing business, we need an executive recruiting partner that is both affordable and professional. The team at Funded.club was highly responsive and delivered on their promise of great candidates. I have now utilized them twice and plan on going back as we continue to staff up!" Read more ![Steve Wasik circle](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Steve%20Wasik%20circle%20(1).png?width=299&height=299&name=Steve%20Wasik%20circle%20(1).png) ## Steve Wasik ### CEO, VKTRY Gear "We were struggling to find the right person for our senior dev role and so got in touch with Funded.Club. They quickly found candidates that fitted with our requirements and culture and we were able to fill the position. Thanks to Emma for your effort which saved us lots of time and cost." Read more ![Tony Stanley mSupply Testimonials draft image for funded-club-1\_1](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Tony%20Stanley%20mSupply%20Testimonials%20draft%20image%20for%20funded-club-1_1.png?width=56&height=54&name=Tony%20Stanley%20mSupply%20Testimonials%20draft%20image%20for%20funded-club-1_1.png) ## Tony Stanley ### PEOPLE AND OPERATIONS MANAGERMSUPPLY, NEW ZEALAND "At Tesseract.io we are constantly looking for talents to join our ever-growing team. The Funded.Club team has helped tremendously in our hiring process. In addition to the responsiveness, they provide weekly summaries throughout the hiring progress. Candidates presented were pre-screened and of good quality. Candidates start streaming in very quickly after our kick-off meeting, usually within the same week. They've helped us with multiple technical positions that we previously struggled to fill. We will definitely use them for future hires. " Read more ![Colin Lee Tessearct Testimonial FundedClub-1-1-1\_1](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Colin%20Lee%20Tessearct%20Testimonial%20FundedClub-1-1-1_1.png?width=56&height=54&name=Colin%20Lee%20Tessearct%20Testimonial%20FundedClub-1-1-1_1.png) ## Colin Lee ### CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TESSERACT.IO, SINGAPORE "We worked with Bulent and Funded.club to successfully recruit a Senior Software Engineer. Bulent advised us on the brief, provided valuable insights on salary ranges and then worked diligently to provide us with an excellent shortlist of candidates. Bulent is a great communicator and provided straightforward advice which helped us rapidly conclude our search confident we had the best candidate in the market for our brief." Read more ![Julian Thorne circle-1\_1](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Julian%20Thorne%20circle-1_1.png?width=56&height=56&name=Julian%20Thorne%20circle-1_1.png) ## Julian Thorne ### CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Sub(x) "Working with Funded.club has been a wonderful experience. The staff is highly experienced, saved us tons of time and are results driven. All of it is a fraction of traditional recruitment agency costs. Highly recommended for fast-growing startups and scale-ups!" Read more ![johannes-testimonials-draft-image-for-funded-club-recovered\_orig-1-1\_1](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/johannes-testimonials-draft-image-for-funded-club-recovered_orig-1-1_1.png?width=56&height=54&name=johannes-testimonials-draft-image-for-funded-club-recovered_orig-1-1_1.png) ## Johannnes Koeppel ### CO-FOUNDER & CEO, WETRAVEL "We keep coming back to Funded.club over and over again, they are affordable yet efficient and have adjusted to our hiring needs regularly!" Read more ![Andre Divigas 1677743591359 (1)](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Andre%20Divigas%201677743591359%20(1).png?width=529&height=529&name=Andre%20Divigas%201677743591359%20(1).png) ## Andre Lorenceau ### CEO & Founder, Divigas "Kapil and Funded.club were amazing at finding us top talent to hire into key positions with speed and accuracy - without the bill of a traditional headhunter. Highly recommended to startups and scale-ups looking to make their next key hire." Read more ![Tulika Raj profile photo](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Tulika%20Raj%20circle.png?width=200&height=200&name=Tulika%20Raj%20circle.png) ## Tulika Raj ### Co-Founder & CEO, SunGreenH2 I would like to recommend Ray Gibson and Funded.club for their cost-effective and tailored programs for startups. Their model is innovative, worth trying out. Read more ![Mauro Gandolf](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Mauro%20Gandolf.jpeg?width=450&height=450&name=Mauro%20Gandolf.jpeg) ## Mauro Gandolfo ### CEO at 3Brain You need to ask Ray Gibson at Funded.club for the best service in finding the best A players for any startup Read more ![Derek Watson](https://funded.club/hs-fs/hubfs/Derek%20Watson.jpeg?width=520&height=520&name=Derek%20Watson.jpeg) ## DeReK WaTSoN ### Founder & CEO, Fusion 42 Definitely Funded.club! If you want to find the best candidates in the market, stop looking for them and ask them to bring you, your future unicorns on a golden plate :) ! 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