Deel

Technology

Founded in 2019 by Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, Deel is the leading global HR and payroll platform enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage remote workers in 150+ countries.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 2019
Founders: Alex Bouaziz & Shuo Wang
Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Valuation: $12B+ USD

About Deel

Deel was founded in 2019 by MIT graduates Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang through Y Combinator. They recognized the immense legal and financial complexity businesses faced when hiring international remote talent.

Deel has grown into a global HR powerhouse valued at $12 billion with over $500 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Through its owned legal entities in 100+ countries, Deel offers Employer of Record (EOR) services, contractor management, global payroll, immigration visas, and compliance automation for 25,000+ companies.

What Deel Does

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire full-time international employees legally without setting up foreign legal entities.

Contractor Management

Automated localized contractor agreements, tax form collection (W-8/W-9), and instant withdrawals.

Global Payroll

Unified payroll processing for international teams with localized tax withholdings and benefits.

Deel Immigration & Mobility

Work visa sponsorship, relocation support, and tax mobility compliance.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Deel.

Software Engineering (Full-Stack/Fintech)
Global Compliance & Legal Operations
Product Management
Product Design & UX
Sales & Account Executive
Customer Success & Mobility Specs
Finance & Payroll Operations
People Operations

Deel's History

2019
Founded & YC Batch
Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang launch Deel through Y Combinator's W19 batch.
2021
Unicorn Status & Rapid Scale
Raises $156 million Series C, reaching unicorn valuation as remote work surges.
2022
Acquisition of PaySpace
Expands native payroll engine across Africa and Middle East via strategic acquisitions.
2023
$12B Valuation & Profitability
Reaches $500M ARR while maintaining net profitability, launching Deel HR for free.
2024
Deel IT & Equipment
Launches global device shipping, laptop management, and IT asset tracking.