Omnipresent is the British entrant in the global EOR race, founded in London with a focus on compliance-first international hiring. While American competitors move fast and break employment law, Omnipresent takes the opposite approach — get the compliance right first, then scale. They’ve raised $32 million, which is modest compared to Deel’s war chest, but in a race where a single compliance mistake can cost millions, being careful might actually be the faster strategy.
Founded
2019
HQ
London, UK
Total Raised
$32 million
Founder
Matthew Wilson, Guenther Klemisch
Status
Private
Website
www.omnipresent.comTHE ORIGIN STORY
Matthew Wilson and Guenther Klemisch both had experience with the frustrations of international hiring. They founded Omnipresent in London in 2019, betting that European companies — with their stricter employment regulations — needed an EOR provider that took compliance more seriously than the American competitors.
Their thesis was that the fast-growing EOR market would eventually face a compliance reckoning, and the companies that had built proper compliance infrastructure from day one would win long-term.
WHAT THEY ACTUALLY DO
Employer of Record in 160+ countries. Monthly per-employee fee.
Omnipresent differentiates through compliance-first approach — they own entities in many countries and invest heavily in local legal expertise. They also offer contractor management and global payroll.
THE PRODUCTS
Employer of Record in 160+ countries. Contractor management.
Global payroll processing. Compliance-first onboarding with country-specific legal review.
HOW THEY GREW
Omnipresent grew through the European tech ecosystem, partnering with UK and European VC firms to reach their portfolio companies. They emphasized compliance quality over speed, building a reputation as the "safe choice" for companies worried about international employment law.
THE HARD PART
Smaller war chest than competitors. At $32 million raised, they’re competing against Deel ($679M) and Remote ($496M).
Being the compliance-focused option means slower growth but potentially more sustainable unit economics.
MONEY TRAIL
Seed
2020 · Led by Episode 1 Ventures
$2M raised
Series A
2021 · Led by Kinnevik
$15M raised
Series B
2022 · Led by Kinnevik
$15M raised
WHO BACKED THEM
Kinnevik led the Series B. Earlier investors include Episode 1 Ventures, Playfair Capital, and unnamed angels.
Total funding of $32 million.
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