Alex Bouaziz

Co-Founder & CEO @Deel (We’re growing!), Deel

Alex Bouaziz

Co-Founder & CEO @Deel (We’re growing!)

Tel Aviv District, Israel

Speaks Hebrew, Français, Espagnol, Italien, Italian, English, French

Alex Bouaziz is the CEO and co-founder of Deel, a mobile app that allows users to create collaborative videos with friends. Prior to Deel, Alex was the co-founder and CEO of Lifeslice, a web platform that revolutionized day-to-day marketing by empowering companies with the right tools to collect tho...

Work Experience

Sarona Ventures

Founding Partner

2016 - Present

As of February 2018, I am only part of the investment committees and decision making. I am not involved in the day to day operations.

Sarona Ventures is a unique investment fund applying world-class business practices to leverage its investments and pro-actively transform technologies into thriving...

Deel

Co-founder & CEO

2019 - Present

Your Forever People Platform ❤️

Today, Deel serves over 35,000+ companies worldwide—from small teams to publicly traded enterprises.

We are growing! - https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Deel/

School

Y Combinator

2019 - 2019

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Civil and Environmental Engineering, Master's (6 year program)

2013 - 2015

Attended various classes at the MIT Sloan school of management, Harvard Business School. Thesis: Provided a full design and scalability strategy and cost analysis for an innovative anaerobic digester in collaboration with the Ebi-Group. The design being a success, the company decided to implement it. It is is currently in construction and should be ready for uses by the end of 2017.

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Funding Timeline

Total funding: Approximately $680 million

Secondary Transaction$300 million

February 4, 2025

General CatalystMubadala

Series C$156 million

April 21, 2021

YC Continuity FundAndreessen HorowitzSpark CapitalDara KhosrowshahiLachy GroomJeffrey KatzenbergJeff WilkeAnthony Schiller

Key Decision Makers

Alex Bouaziz

Co-founder & CEO

Since 2019

Alex Bouaziz co-founded Deel in 2019 and has led the company to significant growth, achieving a valuation of over $12 billion by 2025. Under his leadership, Deel has expanded its services to over 150 countries and serves more than 25,000 companies worldwide.

Shuo Wang

Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer

Since 2019

Shuo Wang co-founded Deel and serves as the Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing the company's revenue generation strategies and sales operations. She has been instrumental in driving Deel's rapid growth and global expansion.

Philippe Bouaziz

Co-founder & CFO

Since 2019

Philippe Bouaziz, co-founder and father of Alex Bouaziz, serves as the Chief Financial Officer. He brings extensive experience in financial management, contributing to Deel's financial strategy and stability.

Francis deSouza

Board Member

Since 2024

Francis deSouza, former CEO of Illumina and former board member of the Walt Disney Corporation, joined Deel's board as an independent member, providing strategic guidance as the company prepares for future growth.

Todd Ford

Board Member

Since 2024

Todd Ford, veteran board member and joint President and CFO at Coupa Software, joined Deel's board to offer his expertise in financial management and corporate governance.

Growth Signals

Deel secured a $300 million secondary transaction in February 2025, indicating strong investor confidence and financial stability.

The company achieved an annual revenue run rate of $800 million in 2024, reflecting 70% growth compared to 2023, and has been profitable for the second consecutive year.

Deel's expansion to serve over 25,000 companies worldwide demonstrates a growing market presence and potential for further growth.

Recent News & Activity

Deel secures $300M secondary transaction at over $12B valuation, hits $800M revenue run rate

Deel announced a $300 million secondary transaction led by General Catalyst and Mubadala, valuing the company at over $12 billion. The company also reported an annual revenue run rate of $800 million in 2024, reflecting 70% growth compared to 2023.

Last updated: 3/29/2025

Alex Bouaziz

Alex Bouaziz

Work Experience

Sarona Ventures

Deel

School

Y Combinator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Deel

Funding Timeline

Key Decision Makers

Alex Bouaziz

Shuo Wang

Philippe Bouaziz

Francis deSouza

Todd Ford

Growth Signals

Recent News & Activity

Deel secures $300M secondary transaction at over $12B valuation, hits $800M revenue run rate