# Clera (Clera)

> AI talent agent that represents professionals and introduces them directly to founders and hiring managers at venture-backed startups, with companies paying only when a hire is made.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.getclera.com
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, CA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2025
- **Founder:** Sebastian Scott, Alexander Farr, Daniel Wintermeyer
- **Funding stage:** Pre-seed
- **Total funding:** $3M
- **Service regions:** United States, Europe
- **Categories:** AI Recruiting & Sourcing, Talent Sourcing

## Overview
Clera is an AI recruiting company whose AI talent agents represent candidates, primarily engineers, and introduce them directly to founders and hiring managers at venture-backed startups over email, iMessage and WhatsApp, replacing job applications with warm introductions. The service is free for candidates; hiring companies pay a success fee only when a hire is made. Founded in 2025 by Sebastian Scott (CEO), Alexander Farr (COO) and Daniel Wintermeyer (CTO), and operated by Clera Labs, Inc. from San Francisco, the company announced a $3M pre-seed round in April 2026 and reported passing $1M in annualized revenue within months of launch. Its official site cites a network of 900+ startups.

## Sources
- [Clera launch press release (Apr 28, 2026)](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/908468848/clera-challenges-the-recruiting-industry-with-an-ai-talent-agent-that-represents-candidates) — reporting
- [Clera official about page](https://www.getclera.com/about) — official

## FAQ
**What does Clera do?**

AI talent agent that represents professionals and introduces them directly to founders and hiring managers at venture-backed startups, with companies paying only when a hire is made.

**Where is Clera headquartered?**

Clera is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.

**When was Clera founded?**

Clera was founded in 2025.

**Who founded Clera?**

Clera was founded by Sebastian Scott, Alexander Farr, Daniel Wintermeyer.

**How much funding has Clera raised?**

Clera has raised $3M (Pre-seed) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Clera?**

Clera is categorized under AI Recruiting & Sourcing, Talent Sourcing on DHRMap.

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