The transaction also boosted the fortunes of deel cofounders alex bouaziz and shuo wang by an estimated $500 million apiece. “we have been profitable for three years, revenue crossed usd100 million for the first time in september and we make circa usd15 million to usd17 million in ebitda [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation],” alex bouaziz, ceo at deel, told the ft. His relentless curiosity built a platform that’s rewriting how the world hires.
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An interview with deel ceo alex bouaziz, who expects a 2025 profit of $170m to $200m, about the company's $300m round that pushed its valuation above rippling's — hr software rivals have accused each other of corporate espionage in lawsuits filed earlier this year.
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