Deel

Companies like Shopify, Nike, and Klarna use Deel to hire, pay, and manage workers in over 150 countries without setting up local entities. The platform handles everything from compliance with local labor laws to payroll processing, contractor payments, and visa sponsorship—eliminating the complexity that once made international hiring impractical for most businesses.

Deel operates as a fully distributed team of 8,800+ people across 100+ countries, with no central office. They're built on the principle of "Together Everywhere"—emphasizing outcomes over hours and async communication over meetings. Every hire goes through a dedicated culture interview alongside technical assessments. With $1 billion in annual recurring revenue as of 2025, they're preparing for a potential IPO while continuing to acquire companies like Safeguard Global to expand their global payroll infrastructure.