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Deel has acquired AI cybersecurity company Clarity in its 15th acquisition after surpassing $1.5B in ARR. Clarity’s deepfake detection and identity verification will connect candidate screening, onboarding, device provisioning, and workforc

Warp Raises $60M Series B to Challenge Workday, Rippling, and ADP in AI-Native Payroll Compliance
Warp has raised $60M in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures, with Peak XV, Sound Ventures, Y Combinator, and HOF Capital participating. The AI-native startup automates payroll, onboarding, tax compliance, IT management, benefits...
Company NewsDeel Launches The Pitch, a $15M Global Tournament to Find the Next Generation of Borderless Founders
Deel launches The Pitch, a $15M global startup tournament. 20,000+ seed-stage startups, 7 regional finals, 100 winners get $50K each, and 10 global champions receive $1M. Backed by J.P. Morgan, a16z, Stripe. Final in May 2026. A merit-based
Venture CapitalVestwell Completes Accrue 401k Acquisition, Expanding Platform Capabilities
Vestwell completed its acquisition of Accrue 401k. Starting Jan 30, 2026, nearly 30,000 plans and ~350,000 savers will transition to its payroll-integrated savings platform. Plans connected to QuickBooks, Rippling, Paylocity, Deel, Square,
Product NewsDeel Launches Deel Works Editorial Hub, Reveals North America's PTO Problem
Deel has launched Deel Works , a new editorial hub focused on the future of work, alongside its first major data-driven study examining global paid time off (PTO) usage. Led by newly appointed Economist Lauren Thomas, formerly of Stripe and
Venture CapitalVestwell to Acquire Accrue 401k, Becoming the Platform for Nearly 30,000 Guideline Plans
Vestwell announced an agreement to acquire Accrue 401k, the entity formed to support the nearly 30,000 Guideline retirement plans excluded from Gusto’s acquisition of Guideline. Once finalized, approximately 350,000 savers across small and
Venture CapitalHelloBoss Secures Series A Funding Backed by Bertelsmann and BAI Capital to Launch Its Next-Gen AI Agent
HelloBoss , one of Asia’s fastest-growing AI-driven recruitment platforms, has secured a new Series A investment led by Bertelsmann—its first-ever strategic bet in Japan—alongside BAI Capital. The funding accelerates HelloBoss’s global expa
Company NewsDeel Appoints Joe Kauffman as President & Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK-- Deel , the leading global payroll and HR platform, today announced the appointment of Joe Kauffman as President and Chief Financial Officer. Kauffman joins Deel following more than a decade of leadership at Credit Karma, where he
Venture CapitalDeel Raises $300M Series E, Valued at $17.3B, Eyes Expansion into 100+ Countries
In October 2025, Deel secured a landmark $300 million Series E funding , led by Ribbit Capital alongside existing backers such as Andreessen Horowitz and Coatue, lifting its valuation to $17.3 billion . This round comes amid a period of str
Venture CapitalYC-Backed Central Secures $8.6M to Automate Payroll & HR for Startups
Central , a Y Combinator-backed startup, has raised $8.6 million in seed funding led by First Round Capital to build the first AI-native back-office platform for startups. Unlike traditional HR and finance tools, Central integrates directly
Product NewsDeel Launches AI Workforce with 7 Specialized Agents to Transform HR and Payroll
Deel has launched its AI Workforce , a new platform feature designed to help global HR and payroll teams manage administrative workloads through AI-powered agents. With seven specialized AI agents for functions like hiring, payroll, complia
Venture CapitalRippling Raises $450M in Series G, Valuation Soars to $16.8B as YC Becomes a Customer
Rippling has raised $450M in a Series G round, boosting its valuation to $16.8B. The round includes investors like Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, and Y Combinator. A $200M tender offer accompanies
Venture CapitalArtisan Raises $25M Series A to Build Autonomous AI Sales Workforce
Artisan has secured a $25 million Series A round led by Glade Brook Capital to expand its AI-driven sales platform. Known for its bold slogan “Stop hiring humans,” Artisan offers AI employees called "Artisans" to autonomously perform sales
Company News“The Spy in the Slack Channel”: Inside the Silicon Valley Espionage Scandal Between Rippling and Deel
In a plot that feels more like the screenplay of a corporate thriller than a courtroom reality, two of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated HR tech unicorns—Rippling and Deel—are now locked in a high-stakes legal war involving secret communicat
Company NewsHR Tech Espionage Scandal: Rippling Sues Deel Over Alleged Trade-Secret Theft and Corporate Spying
A lawsuit filed by Rippling accuses Deel, a $12 billion HR tech unicorn, of orchestrating corporate espionage and trade-secret theft. The complaint alleges that Deel cultivated a Rippling employee as a corporate spy, who conducted thousands
Venture CapitalDeel acquires Safeguard Global’s payroll division
Deel has acquired Safeguard Global’s payroll division, strengthening its global payroll capabilities by integrating Safeguard’s enterprise expertise with Deel’s tech-driven HR infrastructure. This acquisition enhances Deel’s ability to mana
Venture CapitalIndia’s HR SaaS Star Darwinbox Raises $140M to Expand HR Tech Disruption into the U.S.
Indian HR tech startup Darwinbox has raised $140 million in a funding round co-led by KKR and Partners Group, positioning itself to compete with Deel and Rippling. The company, which provides an all-in-one SaaS platform for hiring, onboardi
Venture CapitalDeel Secures New Investors in $300M Secondary Share Sale, Achieves $800M Run-Rate
Deel , a global leader in payroll and HR technology, announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign fund, have acquired $300 million in secondary shares from early investors. This is not new funding but a se
Venture CapitalDeel Acquires Assemble: A New Era in Global Compensation Management
Deel’s acquisition of Assemble marks a significant advancement in global workforce management. By integrating Assemble’s robust compensation management tools into Deel’s platform, businesses can now access a seamless, data-driven solution f
Venture CapitalEvery Secures $22.5 Million Series A to Redefine HR Tech for Early-Stage Startups
Every.io has raised $22.5M in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and Base10 Partners. The company's mission is to help tech founders focus on growth by simplifying and automating
Venture CapitalNYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments
Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man
HotNewsNational Advertising Division Finds Certain Deel Payroll and HRIS Claims Supported; Recommends Others be Modified or Discontinued
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs reviewed advertising claims made by Deel, Inc. regarding its Payroll and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) in response to a challenge from competitor Rippling. While NA
NewsDeel is acquiring Hofy
Fast-growing payroll provider Deel has acquired Hofy , a London-based company specializing in managing office equipment for remote hires. The acquisition, valued at over $100 million, marks Deel's third significant acquisition this year. Th
Product NewsBorderless AI and Cohere Launch Alberni: The First AI Agent Revolutionizing Global HR
Borderless AI , the pioneering AI-powered HR platform, has partnered with Cohere to revolutionize the HR industry with tailored AI agents. The partnership aims to streamline global HR challenges such as onboarding, payroll, and compliance,
Venture CapitalDeel Extends Strategic Investment in Alviere to Enhance U.S. Worker Payments
Alviere , an embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Deel, a global HR and payroll company, has extended its strategic investment with Alviere to enhance U.S. payments. This partnership aims to provide international contracto
Venture CapitalDeel Is Acquiring Payroll Company PaySpace
Deel, a global payroll and HR company, has announced its acquisition of PaySpace, an African-based payroll and HR company, enhancing its position as a market leader in global payroll and expanding its infrastructure. This acquisition, along
Venture CapitalDeel Amplifies Global HR Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of German Tech Company Zavvy
Deel has acquired Zavvy, a Munich-based startup specializing in AI-driven people development. This move marks a significant consolidation in the HR services sector, aimed at improving unit economics and providing comprehensive solutions. De
Company NewsDeel's Dynamic Rebrand: Charting New Horizons in Global HR Solutions
In the dynamic world of global HR solutions, Deel stands out not only for its rapid expansion but also for its commitment to evolving alongside the changing needs of businesses worldwide. As it approaches its fifth anniversary, Deel has unv
Venture CapitalAtlas: The Argentine Startup Revolutionizing Global Contractor Benefits with $2.75 Million in Seed Extension Funding
Karen Serfaty, Gianina Rossi, and Josefina Van Thienen, engineers from Argentina, identified a common issue for contractors working for U.S.-based companies—managing taxes and receiving payments in non-local currency. To address these chall
Company NewsSetting the Record Straight: Deel Responds to Inaccurate Claims
Deel , a global HR admin platform, has recently found itself at the center of several inaccurate claims made against the company. In a statement released on their blog, Deel addresses these allegations, aiming to clear up any misunderstandi
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