# Submit to Wellfound (AngelList)

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/wellfound-angellist
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/wellfound-angellist.md
- **Directory:** Wellfound (AngelList) (wellfound.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://wellfound.com
- **DR:** 87
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Startup Directory (#3 of 15 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Company and job pages on wellfound.com with outbound website links; hiring marketplace profiles

## Quick verdict

Startup hiring marketplace — DR 87, free to submit. Worth it for recruiting and startup brand presence; skip if you only need Angellist investor profiles at angel.co.

**Best for:** Startups hiring engineers and operators who browse Wellfound job listings · Founders building startup directory presence alongside Angellist company profiles

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Company profiles publish quickly after signup — often same day once basic fields are complete.
- **Review:** Light verification for company legitimacy. Duplicate companies, impersonation, or empty shells may be flagged.
- **Common rejections:** Fake companies, impersonation, or profiles with no verifiable product or hiring intent.
- **Reputation:** Founders confuse Wellfound with Angellist — maintain both if you hire and want investor-facing profiles.

## Pros

- DR 87 wellfound.com with High referral traffic from job seekers and startup browsers
- Free company profile and job posting path for early-stage teams
- Recognized startup hiring brand formerly known as AngelList Talent
- Company pages provide citation alongside Angellist investor profiles

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — limited SEO pass-through
- Primary value is hiring, not product launch spikes like Product Hunt
- Job post visibility requires active recruiting, not passive listing
- Not a substitute for Angellist angel.co profiles for investor credibility

## What you need before you submit

- Wellfound company account at wellfound.com
- Company name, logo, tagline, and website URL
- Founder names, team size, and startup stage tags
- Culture description and office/remote policy for job seekers
- At least one open role if you want meaningful hiring traffic

**Gotchas:**

- Wellfound is wellfound.com — Angellist investor profiles live at angel.co separately
- Empty profiles without job posts get minimal talent-marketplace traffic
- Keep company details synced if you maintain both Wellfound and Angellist listings

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Wellfound company account — create profile and optional job posts at wellfound.com.
- **Categories:** Startup and tech employer categories — non-hiring shells underperform on the talent marketplace.
- **Anchor text:** Company name on Wellfound profile; outbound link to submitted homepage URL.
- **Link placement:** Company page at wellfound.com/company/{slug} — crawlable hiring marketplace profile.

## FAQ

### Is Wellfound the same as Angellist?

No — Wellfound (wellfound.com) is the talent and jobs platform formerly called AngelList Talent. Angellist company profiles for investors live at angel.co. Maintain both if you hire and want investor visibility.

### Is Wellfound free?

Yes for basic company profiles and job posts. Paid tiers may add promoted listings and recruiting tools — check wellfound.com for current pricing.

### Does Wellfound help product launches?

Wellfound is a hiring marketplace, not a launch directory. Use Product Hunt and startup directories for launch spikes; Wellfound for recruiting and startup brand presence.

### Does Wellfound give dofollow backlinks?

Company pages include crawlable website links on DR 87, but we rate backlink quality Weak — value is hiring traffic and brand consistency more than SEO.

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- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
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