- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Valuation $1B+This company has a valuation of $1B or more
- 4.5Highly ratedPaddle is highly rated on Glassdoor, with 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.3Work / Life BalanceEmployees rate Paddle 4.3/5 on Glassdoor for work / life balance
- 4.1Strong LeadershipEmployees rate Paddle 4.1/5 on Glassdoor for faith in leadership
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- Company size
- 201-500 people
- Total raised
- $94.7M
- Company type
- StartupE CommerceSoftwarePayment
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Culture and benefits at Paddle
Culture overview
Private health insurance
Taking care of yourself is key to work well and flourish in your work. That's why we offer private health insurance through Vitality for every Paddler incl. with a subsidized gym membership, personal health fund, and more.
Coaching with sanctus
Whatever is happening in your life, sometimes you just need to speak with someone. We've partnered with Sanctus so you have an independent, impartial and confidential space to voice whatever's on your mind to support your mental health.
Matched pension contribution
We match pension contributions up to 3%.
Equal parental leave
To help new parents take care of their arrival, we offer four months' fully paid equal parental leave (plus government leave requirements), childcare vouchers and a baby starter kit for new parents.
Stock options
As your journey with Paddle begins, you're taking an active part in shaping the direction and culture of one of the fastest-growing software businesses in the UK. We recognize that, which is why every at Paddle is awarded stock options.
Navigate
Navigate is a benefit that allows Paddlers to work from another country to the one their employed from for up to 45 days in a calendar year.
Unlimited time off
Give yourself a break. We strongly encourage you take at least 4 weeks off annually but believe you know best what you need to unplug and recharge. We encourage volunteering, pursuing of passions and giving back.
Catered lunches, breakfasts & more
Catered Tuesday lunches, breakfast multiple times a week, healthy snacks plus sweet & savoury indulgences, team lunches/dinners... trust us on this, you won't go hungry.
Daily awareness meditation, weekly massages & yoga sessions
Staying curious means constantly trying out new things. For mental/physical health & wellbeing, that includes empowering you to explore ways of empowering yourself by offering awareness, massage and yoga sessions on a regular basis.
Season ticket loans
At Paddle, we recognise how expensive public transport can be. To help you to pay for your travel to work, you can apply for an interest-free season ticket loan whose ticket will cover a period of no less than three months.
Cycle-to-work scheme
We encourage your to take an active lifestyle in a number of ways. Our cycle-to-work scheme is designed to help you save money on a new work bike and spread the cost of the bike over monthly tax-free instalments through us.
Learning & development budget
Aside from sponsoring professional certifications, we also want to empower you to stay curious. We offer each Paddle £1,000 or equivalent per year for you to spend on conferences, training, courses, classes. No strings attached.
Socials, events & more
Our Paddle social committee is made up of a rotating team of Paddlers who plan annual company-wide retreats, quarterly team-wide socials, monthly drinks, board game nights and other regular get-togethers.
Flexible working
Taking ownership means empowering you to work the way it works for you. As long as your work gets done, we don’t put any unnecessary restrictions in place. We trust your judgement and want you to do your best ever work while enjoying life.
Referral program
Giving back is important to us. That's why on top of a personal cash reward, our internal referral program lets you have Paddle donate to a charity of your choice.