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Deel Launches $15M Fund to Boost North American Startups

2/22/2026

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Barriers to starting up have fallen, but competition for attention has intensified.
North American startups attracted over $69 billion in 2025, while Europe and Asia attracted far less.
Deel, the global payroll and compliance platform, launched The Pitch, a $15 million global investment pool to promote seed-stage founders and streamline fundraising.
The Pitch will hold regional finals in major tech hubs, starting March 23, 2026, in Tel Aviv.

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Story summary

Barriers to starting up have fallen, but competition for attention has intensified.
North American startups attracted over $69 billion in 2025, while Europe and Asia attracted far less.
Deel, the global payroll and compliance platform, launched The Pitch, a $15 million global investment pool to promote seed-stage founders and streamline fundraising.
The Pitch will hold regional finals in major tech hubs, starting March 23, 2026, in Tel Aviv.