Global employment and payroll technology startup RemotePass has raised US$17.4 million in a Series B funding round led by EBRD Venture Capital to accelerate international expansion and strengthen its AI-powered workforce management platform.
The funding round also saw participation from 500 Global along with existing investors including Oraseya Capital, 212 VC, Access Bridge Ventures, and Khwarizmi Ventures.
Early-stage investors such as BECO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and Wamda Capital also supported the company.
RemotePass Expanding Global Payroll and Workforce Platform
The company plans to use the new funding to:
- Expand operations across Europe and the United States
- Strengthen compliance solutions in existing markets
- Enhance financial services offerings
- Further develop AI-powered platform capabilities
Founded in 2021 by Kamal Reggad and Karim Nadi, RemotePass helps companies manage:
🌍 Global hiring
💰 Payroll processing
📑 Compliance management
💳 Employee payments and spend management
The platform is designed to support businesses hiring remote workers and distributed teams across multiple countries.
AI Becoming Central to Workforce Management
RemotePass is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into its platform to simplify global workforce operations.
The company says its AI-enabled infrastructure helps businesses:
✔ Reduce payroll complexity
✔ Improve compliance management
✔ Streamline onboarding processes
✔ Manage remote teams more efficiently
✔ Simplify international payments
Industry experts believe AI-driven automation is becoming critical for companies managing global and hybrid workforces.
Focus on Emerging Markets Gives Competitive Edge
RemotePass has built a strong presence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where global payroll infrastructure remains relatively underserved.
The company offers:
🕒 24/7 customer support
🌐 Arabic and English services
⚖ Local labor law compliance support
💳 Payment systems designed for emerging markets
According to CEO Kamal Reggad, the company’s deep understanding of regional workforce challenges has helped it build financial tools tailored specifically for businesses and workers across emerging economies.
He said:
“Building a globally competitive platform from the region, in a market that incumbents underestimated, is something we are incredibly proud of.”
Growing Demand for Cross-Border Workforce Solutions
The rise of remote work, global hiring, and digital-first businesses has created significant demand for:
- International payroll platforms
- Employer-of-record services
- Compliance automation
- Cross-border payment infrastructure
- Workforce management software
Companies are increasingly looking for solutions that simplify hiring talent across multiple countries without dealing with complex local regulations independently.
Industry analysts believe the global workforce management software market will continue expanding rapidly as organizations adopt hybrid and distributed work models.
Investors Highlight AI and Fintech Integration
Investors backing RemotePass emphasized the company’s combination of workforce infrastructure and embedded fintech services.
Amjad Ahmad, Managing Partner at 500 Global, said the company has built structural advantages through:
✔ Embedded financial services
✔ AI investments
✔ Strong emerging market expertise
✔ Integrated workforce infrastructure
He added that the platform bridges workforce management and fintech into a unified system designed for global scalability.
Trusted by Regional and Global Enterprises
RemotePass currently works with several major regional and international companies, including:
- Tabby
- Careem
- Logitech
- Tata Group
- InDrive
The company says its payment infrastructure has been designed to support regions where traditional global payroll providers often face operational limitations.
MENA Emerging as a Global Startup Hub
The funding also reflects growing investor confidence in startups emerging from the MENA region.
Over the past few years, the region has seen increasing investment across:
💻 Fintech
🤖 AI infrastructure
🌍 Workforce technology
📱 SaaS platforms
💳 Digital payments
Experts believe MENA-based startups are increasingly building globally competitive products that can scale into Europe, Asia, and North America.
Conclusion
With fresh Series B funding, RemotePass is aiming to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing global workforce and payroll technology market.
By combining AI-powered workforce management, compliance automation, and fintech infrastructure, the company is building a platform designed to support businesses operating across borders and emerging markets.
As remote work and global hiring continue to reshape the future of employment, platforms like RemotePass could play an increasingly important role in simplifying international workforce operations for companies worldwide.
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Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.