The Story Of Playroll: 3 Years, 100+ Team Members, 180+ Countries

It’s been an exciting whirlwind at Playroll this year, filled with new products and major milestones. As we celebrate our third anniversary, we look back on a remarkable journey of growth and innovation that has transformed Playroll into a platform that’s reshaping global payroll, international hiring, and compliance.

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Marcelle van Niekerk

October 8, 2024

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As Playroll marked its third anniversary, we reflect on an incredible journey filled with milestones, growth, and continuous innovation.

What started as an ambitious vision has transformed into a platform that is reshaping how businesses manage global payroll, hire internationally, and navigate the complexities of compliance.

As Playroll reaches its third year, we find ourselves reflecting on the exciting milestones—much like parents witnessing their growing child! These years have been filled with rapid development, learning, and growth, and Playroll has truly hit its stride.

Here’s a snapshot of our journey so far! 👇

Year One: Laying the Foundation

In our first year, Playroll hit the ground running, quickly becoming a trusted leader in global compliance. With the VAT IT Group's 25 years of experience backing us, we entered the market as seasoned experts who understood the challenges businesses face when hiring internationally.

We’re competitively priced and built on VAT IT’s two decades of global hiring expertise. We weren’t starting from scratch—we knew the issues and used our wealth of knowledge to address them head-on. The question was: If not now, when? With the infrastructure, expertise, and passion in place, it was time to power global compliance with Playroll."

Brendon Silver, Co-Founder, Playroll

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By launching our Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor Management services, we aimed to disrupt the market with a seamless blend of technology and service. Our user-friendly platform and customer-first approach positioned Playroll as a human-centered solution designed to enhance the global employment experience from day one.

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Celebrating the opening of our first office in the United Kingdom (helped by plenty of pizza).

We hit play on our very first marketing stand

Our team spread the word on Playroll far and wide – even when going to Dua Lipa concerts.

Just like our clients, we're going places – filling up our second office in Johannesburg, to be exact!

Year Two: Expanding Our Global Footprint

In our second year, Playroll truly hit its stride, deepening partnerships with businesses of all sizes worldwide. We became a trusted ally, helping companies manage international teams while navigating the complexities of ever-changing local regulations.

Reflecting on this milestone, Brendon Silver, Co-Founder of Playroll, shared, “One of our proudest moments was successfully migrating a client from a competitor and securing our first customer with over 50 employees. Today, we're thriving across multiple regions and doing it with excellence.”

Year two was marked by significant growth. We introduced integrations with top HRIS platforms like BambooHR and HiBob, launched our Open API, and expanded our reach to over 110 countries. With thousands of employees and contractors now relying on our platform, we enhanced our services by rolling out localized benefits tailored to meet the growing demand. This year was all about scaling our vision and increasing our impact on the global employment landscape.

This marks the year we started celebrating our birthday across multiple countries too, from the UK to South Africa.

We take the 'play' in our name seriously, too – the team always makes time to attend a wedding (or two)!

Growing the Playroll Family... Literally! 💍🎉

Year Three: Redefining What's Possible

At three years strong, Playroll is redefining the global employment landscape with a perfect balance of product innovation and human-centered excellence. We've truly come into our own, supporting businesses in over 180 countries and seamlessly onboarding thousands of employees and contractors.

We're showing our customers that you can trust your external HR provider completely. We care deeply about their success, respond quickly, and stay dedicated to their needs. EOR was just the beginning—global payroll is next!

Erez Golan, Co-Founder, Playroll

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As we continue to grow, we're pushing the limits of what’s possible, creating advanced solutions that streamline payroll, compliance, and payments across borders. Playroll isn’t just keeping up with the industry—we're leading it, driving the future of global employment through innovation, care, and unwavering commitment. The journey has just begun!

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Hello, Cape Town! Another year, another office opening to celebrate.

Playroll's UK off-site brought one of the few days of sunshine in London.

A Playroll brand refresh is well underway, too.

Looking Ahead: The Journey Continues

As we celebrate three years of Playroll, we’re not just reflecting on our successes—we’re charging full speed ahead into the future. With the confidence gained from our past milestones and the lessons we’ve learned along the way, Playroll is poised to continue reshaping the global employment space, pushing boundaries, and innovating like never before.

Reflecting on the company’s growth, Erez shared: 'Our journey has been like building a championship team, with everyone playing their part and putting in the work. While it's rewarding to see how far we’ve come, what excites us most is the potential that lies ahead.'

Success in business comes down to one simple formula: find the best talent, share a clear and inspiring vision, and then empower them to achieve it in their own unique way. When you give great people the freedom to use their skills, the possibilities are endless.

Brendon Silver, Co-Founder, Playroll

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Here’s to the next chapter of bold growth, innovation, and reimagining what’s possible. The future is brighter than ever, and at Playroll, we’re just getting started! 🌍🚀