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This comes as part of an ongoing legal battle where Rippling had initially sued Deel, accusing it of spying and misappropriation of trade secrets. The lawsuit is filled with personal attacks on Rippling\u2019s CEO, Parker Conrad, and claims of a vendetta stemming from his past with Zenefits and his issues with Andreessen Horowitz, a major investor in Deel. Despite the heated legal clash, Deel reports being profitable with over $1 billion in annual revenue. Rippling maintains its commitment to fair competition and is investigating the allegations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HR tech startup Deel has filed an amended complaint against its rival Rippling, accusing it of corporate espionage. 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