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Remote Acquires Atlas to Enhance Global Employee Financial Management


Remote Acquires Atlas to Enhance Global Employee Financial Management
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  • January 21, 2026

Companies increasingly build distributed workforces beyond traditional headquarters, yet managing employee expenses, stipends, benefits, and financial operations across borders remains fragmented and complex. Remote, the leading global employment operating system, has acquired Atlas, an AI-native platform specializing in expense management and financial solutions for global teams.

Quick Intel

  • Remote acquires Atlas, adding a unified platform for global expense management, corporate cards, flexible perks, and integrated healthcare across key markets.
  • Atlas's flagship Atlas Card enables companies to issue and manage employee cards worldwide with customized rules, multi-currency support, and global acceptance.
  • Flexible Points System allows budget allocation for employee-selected perks like wellness, transit, or entertainment without traditional reimbursement processes.
  • Integrated global healthcare provides local insurance management in markets including the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina from a single dashboard.
  • The acquisition builds on Remote's mission to simplify hiring, managing, and paying teams anywhere, addressing daily financial barriers for distributed operations.
  • Atlas co-founders Karen Serfaty and Gianina Rossi join Remote, bringing deep expertise in cross-border financial solutions to enhance employee experiences.

This merger creates a more holistic offering within Remote's platform, enabling customers to deliver modern, equitable financial tools and benefits that feel local regardless of employee location.

"The complexity of cross-border financial management is one of the last great barriers to truly efficient global operations," said Job van der Voort, co-founder and CEO of Remote. "From the first time I met the Atlas team, I was impressed by the elegance and depth of the solutions they've built to this problem. By building Atlas into Remote, we can more effectively solve those daily headaches for our customers and make life better for their teams. I'm thrilled to welcome such a talented group of builders who share our obsession with making global employment feel truly local."

"We started Atlas because we believe that everyone, regardless of where they are located, should have access to the best working conditions. Part of solving this problem means providing global employees with access to financial solutions like a personal employee card and benefits such as healthcare," said Karen Serfaty, co-founder and CEO of Atlas. "We are big fans of the work that Job, Marcelo, and the Remote team have done to advance the vision of a global workforce. We are joining Remote because we believe that we can get further together. We are very excited for the future of global employment and for all things to come for teams choosing Remote in 2026."

The integration positions Remote to offer end-to-end solutions—from compliant hiring and payroll to seamless expense tracking, benefits administration, and employee financial empowerment—streamlining operations for companies embracing global talent.

To explore Remote's full platform or learn more about the newly integrated Atlas capabilities, visit remote.com or heyatlas.com.

 

About Remote 

Talent is everywhere, opportunity should be too. Remote's mission is to create opportunity everywhere by making it simple for companies to find, hire, manage, and pay teams anywhere. Founded in 2019 by Job van der Voort and Marcelo Lebre, Remote combines deep local expertise with a unified platform built for compliance, security, and ease of use. Remote is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Accel, Sequoia, Index Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, General Catalyst, and B Capital.

 

About Atlas 

After payroll, the biggest challenge for distributed companies is managing employee expenses across borders. Atlas's mission is to empower distributed companies with seamless multi-currency expense management and corporate card solutions that work across markets. Atlas combines deep local expertise globally with a unified platform built for compliance, flexibility, and financial clarity. Atlas offers Visa-powered corporate cards, integrated benefits marketplaces, multi-country health insurance, and automated tax filing tools. Backed by investors including Hi Ventures, Daniel Gross, Jason Calacanis, Claire Hughes Johnson, Lauran Behrens, Oskar Hjertonsson, 2048 Ventures, Ride Ventures, First Row Partners, Michael Manne, Ben Tossel.

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