Deputy (company)
Australian software company
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Deputy is an Australian workforce management software company founded in 2008 by Ashik Ahmed and Steve Shelley.[1] The company develops scheduling and time-tracking software for workplaces that employ shift-based staff.[2]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Workforce management software |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Ashik Ahmed, Steve Shelley |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
History
Deputy was established in Sydney in 2008. Before founding the company, Ahmed had worked as CTO at an aviation services business operated by Shelley.[3]
In 2017, Deputy raised US$25 million in a Series A funding round led by OpenView.[4]
In 2018, the company raised AUD 111 million in a Series B round backed by IVP and OpenView.[5] The investment was described by multiple publications as one of the largest Series B rounds for an Australian software company.[6]
In 2023, Silvija Martincevic was appointed CEO, succeeding Ahmed.[7][8]
In 2024, the Australian Financial Review and StartupDaily reported that Deputy had a valuation above USD 1 billion.[9][10]
Products
Deputy's software includes employee scheduling and time and attendance features, along with integrations with payroll platforms such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and ADP.[11]
In 2025, the company introduced a payroll product for shift-based businesses, as reported by Retail World Magazine.[12]
The company also publishes reports on employment and workplace trends.[13]