Velocity Global
Employer-of-record platform that helps companies hire, pay, and manage talent across 185+ countries without setting up local entities.
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Velocity Global, rebranded as Pebl in September 2025, is an AI-first employer-of-record (EOR) and global workforce management platform enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage employees and contractors in 185+ countries. Founded in 2014 by Ben Wright and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, it handles global payroll, benefits, immigration, and compliance. The legal entity remains Velocity Global, LLC dba Pebl.
Products
Velocity Global EOR; Velocity Global Contractor Management; Velocity Global Immigration; Velocity Global Agent of Record
Leadership
founders · executives- Ben WrightFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Sep 18, 2026
- May 22, 2022
- Jul 13, 2021
Velocity Global in the news
All news →Eldridge and Norwest Venture Partners lead funding round Achieves multi-billion dollar valuation, a 7x increase in one year Investment boosts the company’s Global Work Platform™ that enables businesses and talent to work…
Jul 13, 2021Velocity Global Continues to Scale Its Leading Global Work Platform With the Acquisition of Shield GEODENVER, July 13, 2021 — Velocity Global continues to scale its leading global work platform with the acquisition of Shield GEO , an established global Employer of Record (EoR) provider. This is Velocity Global’s second…
Sep 18, 2026Intermezzo Secures $10M to Revolutionize Global Payroll Infrastructure with AI-Driven Automation - FF NewsIntermezzo has reportedly secured $10 million in funding to develop AI-driven global payroll infrastructure, according to FF News. The raise marks a concrete milestone for the emerging vendor as it moves to compete in one of HR technology's most complex and high-demand categories. Investor identities and round structure have not been disclosed.
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What does Velocity Global do?
Employer-of-record platform that helps companies hire, pay, and manage talent across 185+ countries without setting up local entities.
Where is Velocity Global headquartered?
Velocity Global is headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
When was Velocity Global founded?
Velocity Global was founded in 2014.
Who founded Velocity Global?
Velocity Global was founded by Ben Wright.
Who is the CEO of Velocity Global?
Frank Calderoni leads Velocity Global as CEO.
How many employees does Velocity Global have?
Velocity Global has 501-1000 employees.
How much funding has Velocity Global raised?
Velocity Global has raised $500M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Velocity Global?
Velocity Global is categorized under EOR(Employer of Record), HCM on DHRMap.
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