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 communications, crypto payments, deleted devices, and an ex-em

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 of unauthorized searches to extract sensitive business inte

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 manage large-scale payroll projects, deepens its partner

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, onboarding, and employee administration, has now secured approximate

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 secondary market transaction, reflecting strong investor confi

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 for managing pay equity, transparency, and compliance.

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 management for businesses with international teams. The platform

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 NAD found that some claims, such as Deel’s cost savings and

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. This strategic move aims to integrate Hofy's services into Deel

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, providing innovative solutions to Canadian startups and beyon