AstroPay partners with Deel: a $15 million startup competition and how to withdraw your funds

AstroPay partners with Deel for The Pitch: a $15 million global startup competition. Plus, we explain how to withdraw your funds from Deel with AstroPay.

AstroPay is a Titanium Regional Partner of The Pitch by Deel, presented by J.P. Morgan—a global startup competition with a total investment of up to $15 million. AstroPay is also an official withdrawal method on Deel, making it easier for freelancers and remote workers to access their earnings instantly.

What is The Pitch by Deel?

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Deel, the world’s leading HR and payroll platform, has announced the launch of The Pitch, an international competition designed to identify, develop, and fund the most promising startups worldwide. Leveraging Deel’s global presence, the program aims to level the playing field for founders by focusing on merit rather than geography or connections.

Up to 100 regional winners will each receive a $50,000 investment, while up to 10 global champions will receive $1 million each to scale their visions.

The Pitch will involve more than 20,000 startups across seven global regions, culminating in a total investment of up to $15 million.

A new standard for global entrepreneurship

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Traditional venture capital is often limited by local networks. The Pitch breaks these barriers by combining a high-stakes tournament with expert evaluation that analyzes a wide range of data points to identify high-potential startups. With a final selection rate of just 0.05%, The Pitch aims to be more selective than the world’s leading startup accelerators.

Starting today, applications are open to early-stage founders worldwide. The journey will lead to seven in-person regional finals in tech hubs such as Tel Aviv, Dubai, Singapore, New York, Paris, London, and Berlin, before the global final in May 2026.

The competition is presented by J.P. Morgan, with additional support and collaboration from a16z, dLocal, Google, Orrick, Prodware, Ribbit Ventures, and Stripe.

For more information, application instructions, and links to live event streams, visit the Deel Pitch page at www.deel.com/pitch.

Why is AstroPay a Titanium Regional Partner of The Pitch?

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AstroPay and Deel share a common belief: opportunities should not be limited by borders. AstroPay has been building financial infrastructure that connects people across countries and currencies—from multi-currency wallets and cross-border payments to instant withdrawals.

Deel has become the leading platform for hiring, paying, and managing global teams in over 150 countries. Together, we not only support the next generation of startups through The Pitch, but also simplify the everyday financial lives of millions of freelancers, contractors, and remote workers already using both platforms.

As a Titanium Regional Partner, AstroPay helps expand the reach of this competition, ensuring that ambitious founders around the world have a real opportunity to access the capital and visibility they deserve.

How to withdraw your funds from Deel with AstroPay

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If you earn money through Deel—whether as a freelancer, contractor, or remote worker—AstroPay is one of the available withdrawal methods on the platform. Receiving your money is quick and simple:

• Select AstroPay as your withdrawal method on Deel.
• Enter the phone number linked to your AstroPay account.
• Receive your funds in seconds—directly in your AstroPay wallet, ready to use.

Once your earnings arrive in AstroPay, you can use them however you need: pay with local methods, send money to bank accounts, spend with your physical or virtual AstroPay card, hold balances in multiple currencies, or transfer funds to other users. No delays or complicated processes—just your money, ready when you need it.

How to apply to The Pitch by Deel

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Applications are open to early-stage founders worldwide. All you need is a 2-minute pitch, and registration is free. Visit The Pitch by Deel to learn more and apply.

AstroPay is a Titanium Regional Partner of The Pitch by Deel, presented by J.P. Morgan. AstroPay is also available as a withdrawal method on Deel. For more information about AstroPay’s global financial solutions, visit astropay.com.