Yes, Wellfound is a real job site for startups, run by AL Talent, Inc. It was AngelList Talent until November 2022, and it is now a separate company from AngelList. Creating a profile and applying is free for job seekers; employers pay. Most listings show the salary range and equity up front.
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Who runs it
Wellfound's terms name AL Talent, Inc. Its about page says AngelList Talent spun out as its own company in November 2022 and became Wellfound, and that Wellfound and AngelList are now separate companies.
What it is, and who it is for
Wellfound calls itself a hiring marketplace for startups, for people who want to work at high-growth companies. Startups post roles; you build one profile and apply.
What is free
Wellfound says creating a profile and applying to jobs is always free for candidates, and that a featured profile is free too. Employers pay: for promoted jobs, and for its Reach and Autopilot tools. We found no paid tier for job seekers.
Salary and equity
Wellfound says most of its listings show the salary range and equity details up front. "Most" is its word: check each listing.
Fake jobs and reporting
Wellfound's community guidelines say a scam, a fake job, data harvesting or impersonation can bring a permanent ban without warning, and that users can report a company. Rules like these remove bad listings after the fact, so check a posting before you spend an hour on it. Our guide to ghost jobs lists the signs.
Using it well
- Fill in the profile fully: one profile is what startups see first.
- Read the salary and equity lines on each listing, and ask about equity terms before you accept.
- Keep track of where you applied. Any tracker works; see our comparison of job trackers.
Where Offboard fits
Wellfound is where you find startup roles. Offboard is where you prepare for one: paste the job link into an Application Packet, and it holds the company intel, the role match, a tailored resume and a cover letter for that role. Your first complete Application Packet is free.
Sources
- Who runs it: Wellfound terms and Wellfound about, read November 11, 2026.
- What it is: wellfound.com, read November 11, 2026.
- What is free, salary and equity: Wellfound for candidates, read November 11, 2026.
- Fake jobs: Wellfound community guidelines FAQ, read November 11, 2026.