How Smplrspace hires the best talent anywhere with Deel

Smplrspace is a Singapore-based startup helping commercial real estate companies visualize complex datasets, like rent, occupancy, and facilities management, through interactive 2D and 3D maps. Built as a full-remote business from day one, the company operates with a lean, distributed team across Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and the United States.

Without a dedicated HR or admin function, hiring across borders could be time-consuming and complex. Managing international payroll, drafting compliant contracts, and navigating local labor laws fell directly on the founders. They turned to EOR services from the start, but their previous provider created more problems than it solved—with duplicate invoices, international transfer fees, and delays.

In 2024, Smplrspace made the switch to Deel.

“Deel lets us hire the best people anywhere in the world – places we’d never have considered without it.” — Thibaut Tiberghien, Co-Founder and CTO of Smplrspace

Deel gave the team the ability to hire confidently in new countries, backed by compliant local contracts, proper benefits, and country-specific tax compliance. That unlocked new talent pools and made global expansion a strategic advantage instead of a logistical risk.

Before Deel, running international payroll took nearly an entire day each month. Now, Smplrspace can preload payroll for multiple months in advance, saving time and avoiding costly transfer fees.

What used to be a full-day task now takes just minutes.

“One of the reasons we chose Deel is because we don’t have people running administration and payments. Deel makes the workflow efficient, we only spend maybe 5–10 minutes a month managing payroll.” — Thibaut Tiberghien, Co-Founder and CTO of Smplrspace

A hands-on account manager tailored the Deel setup to match Smplrspace’s unique structure, giving the team peace of mind with every new hire. Employees are onboarded with locally compliant contracts and a smooth experience from day one.

Trusted partner for global growth

Looking ahead, Smplrspace plans to keep growing its globally distributed team, without adding unnecessary headcount or admin layers. With Deel, they know they can scale confidently in any market, backed by compliance, efficiency, and expert support.