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Wellfound submission guide

Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent) is a startup jobs and recruiting platform where companies keep a company profile and post jobs, browsed mainly by job…

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87Domain Rating
moderateDifficulty
30-60 minEstimated effort

Why founders submit to Wellfound

Its value as a directory is the public company profile.

Pricing as Wellfound states it: Job Posts: '$0 forever' (unlimited job listings, built-in ATS). Paid add-ons: Job Ads from $200 per ad; Reach AI sourcing: Explore $0/mo, Starter $135/seat/mo, Growth $199/seat/mo, Scale custom; Autopilot $500/month per open role plus 10% placement fee. Pricing page: 'Sign up, set up your company profile, and post your first job, totally free.'. Review and timing: New company onboarding: not stated. Claims of existing community-generated profiles: 'We usually process these claims every few business days.'.

Ahrefs Domain Rating was 87 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when the company wants a public startup profile investors and candidates already search.

What we handle on Wellfound

  • Match your product to the right category and requirements
  • Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
  • Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
  • Report the listing URL when the page goes live
Startup profilesHiring + credibility

How to submit to Wellfound

  1. Create a personal profile at wellfound.com (jobs signup)
  2. Search wellfound.com to confirm your company doesn't already have a profile
  3. If it doesn't exist, sign in and go to wellfound.com/onboarding/recruit to set up the company
  4. If it exists and shows a community-generated notice, click the blue 'contact us' text to claim it; otherwise ask an existing admin to add you
  5. Complete the company profile, optionally post jobs (free), and verify access at wellfound.com/recruit

Prefer to DIY? Open the Wellfound submission page (opens in a new tab). Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to Wellfound

  • Check whether a community-generated profile for your company already exists before creating a duplicate; claim it instead.
  • Job posts are free and unlimited, so posting a role keeps the profile active at no cost.
  • Claims of existing profiles are processed every few business days.

Alternatives to Wellfound

Directories with the same audience and format, worth submitting to in the same campaign.

Wellfound submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to Wellfound?

Job Posts: '$0 forever' (unlimited job listings, built-in ATS). Paid add-ons: Job Ads from $200 per ad; Reach AI sourcing: Explore $0/mo, Starter $135/seat/mo, Growth $199/seat/mo, Scale custom; Autopilot $500/month per open role plus 10% placement fee. Pricing page: 'Sign up, set up your company profile, and post your first job, totally free.'

Are Wellfound links dofollow?

Wellfound gives a followed (dofollow) link to your site, so the listing can pass link equity. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

How long does Wellfound take to review a submission?

New company onboarding: not stated. Claims of existing community-generated profiles: 'We usually process these claims every few business days.'

What do I need to submit to Wellfound?

Personal user profile first; it acts as your login and should represent you, not the company, Check the company doesn't already have a profile (search on wellfound.com), Complete the recruiter onboarding flow for a new company, For an existing profile: claim it via 'contact us' (community-generated profiles) or get added by a current admin (talent@wellfound.com if unknown).

Pay for Wellfound plus the rest of the public catalog.

We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.