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Zeal

Fintech · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2019

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. 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. Keywords: Payroll, Workforce Payments, Compliance, Onboarding, Tax Filings, API, Scalability, Automation, User Experience, Subscription Model.

Valuation $500M–1B
Revenue $100–500M
Headcount <100
Total funding $10–50M
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Investors

13 investors on Zeal's cap table

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Seed 3 investors entered at this stage
Y Combinator
BoxGroup
Long Journey Ventures
Series A 9 investors entered at this stage
Matt Straz
Mitch Dauerman
Bob Manne
Spark Capital
Commerce Ventures
Jason Gardner
Vlad Tenev
Omri Dahan
Portage Ventures
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage

Global footprint

Where Zeal has talent and traffic

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

Talent graph

The shape of Zeal's talent

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19 team members profilednamed & role-tagged by Dealroom
39 employeestotal headcount
2 executives & foundersidentified by name
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Zeal

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