Rippling, a human resources software company, secured $450 million in Series G funding, raising its valuation to $16.8 billion. Key investors in the round include Sands Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, Elad Gil, and Y Combinator. The funding will be used to support global expansion and product development. This financial milestone comes amid ongoing legal disputes with rival HR software firm Deel, involving allegations of corporate espionage and theft of confidential information, including customer data and employee compensation details. The feud between the two San Francisco-based companies has escalated with dramatic accusations, such as spying and an incident involving an attempt to dispose of a phone. Rippling's CEO Parker Conrad has emphasized that the legal action against Deel extends beyond a mere business dispute. These developments highlight growing concerns about insider threats and trust issues within commercial and government organizations.