Velocity Global

Velocity Global

Global employer of record and HR solutions

About Velocity Global

Simplify's Rating
Why Velocity Global is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Real Estate

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$486.4M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2014

Overview

Velocity Global helps businesses hire and onboard employees internationally by acting as a global employer of record (EoR). They ensure compliance with local employment laws and provide payroll solutions for accurate and timely payments to international staff. Additionally, they offer benefits and retention services, including medical coverage and retirement plans, as well as flexible office space through Upflex workspaces in over 120 countries. Their goal is to simplify global hiring and HR management for companies of all sizes.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Remote work adoption boosts demand for Velocity Global's services.
  • AI integration in HR enhances Velocity Global's service efficiency.
  • Digital nomad visas increase demand for international compliance services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging EOR providers offer similar services at lower costs.
  • Rapid tech advancements may outpace Velocity Global's current investments.
  • New executive appointments may lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Velocity Global unique

  • Velocity Global offers comprehensive HR solutions in over 185 countries.
  • Their International PEO solution accelerates market entry by up to 90%.
  • They provide flexible office space solutions in over 120 countries.

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Funding

Total Funding

$486.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Velocity Global

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Home Office Stipend

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Staffing Industry Analysts
Dec 13th, 2024
People on the move: Velocity Global, Spherion, Wilson

Velocity Global, a global employer-of-record provider, appointed Johan Land as chief product officer and Carol MacKinlay as chief HR officer.

Accesswire
Oct 30th, 2024
Velocity Global Recognized as Leader in Everest Group's Global EOR PEAK Matrix(R) for Third Time Running

"Velocity Global has been recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's EOR Solutions PEAK Matrix(R) Assessment 2023 for the breadth and depth of its services that span across EOR, supplemental benefits and perks, and equity management along with local expertise across multiple geographies.

CityBuzz
Aug 20th, 2024
Velocity Global Appoints Tech Industry Veteran Francoise Brougher as New CEO

Velocity Global, the self-proclaimed world's expert on work, has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Francoise Brougher as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Economic Times
Jan 10th, 2024
Revenue-based financier Velocity allocates $36 million for SaaS firms

Velocity, which last raised $20 million in a Series A funding round in November 2021, laid off 14% of its workforce in September 2023.

Browning
Dec 20th, 2023
Velocity 65 Building 3 Awarded LEED Certification

Browning announced that Velocity 65 Building 1 in Shephardville, Kentucky has been awarded LEED(R) Certification.

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