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Papaya Global Considers Sale with Valuation Up to $4.5 Billion Amid B2B Growth

Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 17:34 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • The payroll firm is in talks with SAP, Oracle, and private equity buyers, according to Israeli outlet Calcalist.
  • The company’s cross-border payroll software operates in 160 countries and supports 130 currencies.
Screenshot from Papaya Global’s website
Screenshot from Papaya Global’s website

Papaya Global is in advanced talks for a potential acquisition, with a valuation estimated between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion, Calcalist reported. The company is negotiating with multiple international parties, including a private equity fund and enterprise software firms such as SAP and Oracle.

Cross-Border Payroll Expands Across 160 Countries

Eynat Guez, Founder and CEO of Papaya Global, Source: LinkedIn
Eynat Guez, Founder and CEO of Papaya Global, Source: LinkedIn

Papaya Global provides software that helps corporate clients manage payments to employees and contractors worldwide. Its services include payroll management and a standalone business-to-business segment.

The B2B segment accounted for around 40% of revenue in 2024 and is expected to reach about 55% in 2025. The company reported just over $100 million in revenue in 2024 and anticipates roughly $200 million in 2025, with profitability expected.

Its cross-border payroll software operates in 160 countries and 130 currencies, supported by recent partnerships and acquisitions.

Papaya Global Partners with dLocal Globally

In 2024, Papaya Global partnered with cross-border payments provider dLocal. The collaboration aims to help businesses manage workforce payments across multiple regions, with a focus on emerging markets. The combined solution integrates payroll and payment processes, ensuring timely payments while meeting local regulations.

Initially active in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, the partnership has improved payment volumes and delivery rates. Both companies plan to expand to additional regions, offering clients a more seamless global payment experience.

Papaya Global was founded by Eynat Guez, who continues to serve as CEO. Guez has a background in relocation and payroll services and is considered the first woman in Israel to establish and lead a company to unicorn status.

Fintech Unicorn Invests Millions Super Bowl

The company is also seeking broader visibility through marketing, making its debut in the Super Bowl advertising arena, FinanceMagnates.com reported last year.

Papaya Global is using the campaign to highlight its vision for payroll and workforce management on a global scale. A 30-second Super Bowl ad costs over $8 million this year, according to Statista. The investment signals the fintech’s “growing confidence” in reaching mainstream audiences.

Papaya Global is in advanced talks for a potential acquisition, with a valuation estimated between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion, Calcalist reported. The company is negotiating with multiple international parties, including a private equity fund and enterprise software firms such as SAP and Oracle.

Cross-Border Payroll Expands Across 160 Countries

Eynat Guez, Founder and CEO of Papaya Global, Source: LinkedIn
Eynat Guez, Founder and CEO of Papaya Global, Source: LinkedIn

Papaya Global provides software that helps corporate clients manage payments to employees and contractors worldwide. Its services include payroll management and a standalone business-to-business segment.

The B2B segment accounted for around 40% of revenue in 2024 and is expected to reach about 55% in 2025. The company reported just over $100 million in revenue in 2024 and anticipates roughly $200 million in 2025, with profitability expected.

Its cross-border payroll software operates in 160 countries and 130 currencies, supported by recent partnerships and acquisitions.

Papaya Global Partners with dLocal Globally

In 2024, Papaya Global partnered with cross-border payments provider dLocal. The collaboration aims to help businesses manage workforce payments across multiple regions, with a focus on emerging markets. The combined solution integrates payroll and payment processes, ensuring timely payments while meeting local regulations.

Initially active in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, the partnership has improved payment volumes and delivery rates. Both companies plan to expand to additional regions, offering clients a more seamless global payment experience.

Papaya Global was founded by Eynat Guez, who continues to serve as CEO. Guez has a background in relocation and payroll services and is considered the first woman in Israel to establish and lead a company to unicorn status.

Fintech Unicorn Invests Millions Super Bowl

The company is also seeking broader visibility through marketing, making its debut in the Super Bowl advertising arena, FinanceMagnates.com reported last year.

Papaya Global is using the campaign to highlight its vision for payroll and workforce management on a global scale. A 30-second Super Bowl ad costs over $8 million this year, according to Statista. The investment signals the fintech’s “growing confidence” in reaching mainstream audiences.

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