What is Deel?
Founded in 2019, Deel is an American company that provides an all-in-one Global People Platform designed to streamline the complexities of managing an international workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including hiring, payments, compliance, local payroll, and HR services for companies employing international staff and contractors. Deel serves over 35,000 companies, enabling them to expand globally with speed and compliance. The company leverages artificial intelligence to automate regulatory tasks and offers extensive integrations with leading HRIS and HCM platforms, positioning itself as a critical infrastructure provider for the modern distributed workforce.
How much funding has Deel raised?
Deel has raised a total of $925M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$14M
Series B
$30M
Series C
$156M
Series D
$425M
Series E
$300M
Series A (2020): $14M with participation from Andreessen Horowitz
Series B (2020): $30M led by Spark Capital
Series C (2021): $156M supported by Andreessen Horowitz, Lachy Groom, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Dara Khosrowshahi, Jeff Wilke, Spark Capital, Anthony Schiller, and YC Continuity Fund
Series D (2021): $425M featuring Spark Capital, Altimeter Capital, Coatue, and Andreessen Horowitz
Series E (2025): $300M backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital, General Catalyst, Coatue, and Green Bay Ventures
Key Investors in Deel
Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a prominent venture capital firm known for investing in both early-stage startups and established growth companies, headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Spark Capital
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative products and creators, operating across various sectors and stages from its offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York City.
Altimeter Capital
Altimeter Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with technology companies from early growth through public markets, emphasizing long-term portfolio management and founder support.
What's next for Deel?
The substantial capital infusion, particularly the recent major strategic investment, positions Deel for accelerated expansion and further innovation in the global HR tech landscape. This funding will likely fuel enhancements to its platform, expansion into new markets, and continued development of AI-driven features to automate compliance and administrative burdens for its growing client base. Deel's trajectory suggests a continued focus on solidifying its market leadership in facilitating compliant and efficient international hiring and payroll.
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