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Powers modern payroll solutions for companies innovating new technology to pay workers in the digital age

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2019Fintech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2026
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Zeal

Zeal is a workforce payments platform that specializes in managing W2 and 1099 payments and compliance at a large scale. The company operates in the payroll industry, providing a comprehensive solution for businesses that includes onboarding, payments, and tax filings. Zeal's primary clients are businesses that need to manage payroll for a large number of workers, including those with complex staffing needs.

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Zeal's business model is centered around its proprietary API, which allows businesses to integrate Zeal's services directly into their own applications. This means that workers can onboard, submit shifts, and view pay stubs all within the company's own app, providing a seamless user experience. Additionally, Zeal's API allows businesses to control net pay disbursement, offering a level of flexibility that can be crucial for businesses with complex payroll needs.

One of Zeal's key selling points is its scalability. The platform imposes no limits on the number of workers or payments per EIN, meaning that businesses can grow without worrying about outgrowing their payroll solution. Additionally, Zeal offers automated tax compliance services, reducing the burden on payroll administrators.

In terms of revenue, Zeal likely operates on a subscription or usage-based model, charging businesses for access to its API and services. The exact pricing structure is not publicly available, but it's reasonable to assume that it scales with the size and complexity of the business's workforce.

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At a glance

Founded
2019
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Sector
Fintech
Power Law
Thoroughbred$100M+ revenue

Investors

13 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed3 investors entered at this stage

Series A9 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

Team profiled 19 named & role-tagged
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States84.2%
🇵🇭 Philippines5.3%
🇺🇾 Uruguay5.3%
🇮🇷 Iran5.3%
4 countries shown
Web traffic by country
33K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States88.2%
🇵🇭 Philippines3.9%
🇮🇳 India3.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.3%
🇧🇩 Bangladesh0.6%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

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