Deel, a global payroll and compliance platform, raised $300 million in Series E funding led by prominent venture investors, lifting its valuation to $17.3 billion. The company plans to expand regional operations, integrate artificial-intelligence-driven automation, and enhance cross-border HR tools. Executives said the capital will support product scaling in emerging markets and deepen enterprise integrations. Analysts noted the funding reflects investor confidence in global employment infrastructure amid rising demand for remote-work solutions. Deel remains one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the HR-tech segment.