HR unicorn Deel prepares for IPO as soon as 2026 after revenue jump
- Deel has achieved an annual revenue run rate of $800 million after a 70% year-over-year increase, as reported by CNBC.
- The company is preparing for an IPO as early as 2026, following a valuation increase to $12.6 billion after a secondary share sale.
- Deel faces a lawsuit alleging it processed payments without proper licensing, which it strongly denies, stating that the claims are "riddled with baseless allegations."
- CEO Alex Bouaziz expressed confidence in Deel's IPO preparations, emphasizing the importance of building a recognizable brand in HR and payroll software.
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Deel unloads $300M in secondary sale, brings General Catalyst on as an investor
Fintech-turned-HR outfit Deel is trying to lay the groundwork for an IPO. On Tuesday, it said its annual revenue run rate climbed to $800 million in 2024
Deel, a payroll startup accused of money laundering, prepares for IPO amid legal battle - Tech Startups
Deel, a payroll and human resources startup founded by MIT alumni Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, is preparing for a potential IPO as early as next year, according to CNBC. This follows a 70% revenue surge in December, pushing its […] The post Deel, a payroll startup accused of money laundering, prepares for IPO amid legal battle first appeared on Tech Startups.


HR unicorn Deel prepares for IPO as soon as 2026 after revenue jump
Human resources software firm Deel said it has hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million as it ramps up preparations to go public.
Deel Announces New Anchor Investors and Financial Milestone - Business in the News
Worlds Largest Fully Remote Company Reaches $800 million Run-Rate Feb 4, SAN FRANCISCO – Leading payroll and HR company Deel today announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign investor, have purchased close to $300 million in Deel secondaries from early investors in the company. These investments signal not only Deel’s momentum, but also the long-term vision investors see in the company. The company also announ…
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