In 2009, Matthew and Felix met for the first time. Matthew, a seasoned payroll expert, and Felix, a software developer with over 20 years of experience, quickly connected. It wasn’t long before the idea was born to develop online software specifically designed for payroll administration in the Caribbean.

Their goal was clear: to create a fresh, modern solution that would break away from the outdated, traditional payroll systems. And so, Celery was born. The two worked tirelessly on the software during evenings and weekends, while running their own successful businesses during the day.

From the very beginning, Matthew and Felix shared a strong vision: Celery had to be easy to learn, intuitive to use, and built to the highest quality standards. Users should instantly understand how it works, without needing to search or struggle.

By mid-2013, Celery was ready for real-world testing. Over the course of several months, the software was extensively tested by multiple companies. Final tweaks were made, and in January 2014, Celery officially launched on the Curaçao market as the very first fully online payroll software package. Its rollout in other Caribbean countries quickly followed. In late 2017, Celery was further enhanced with an HRM module, making it possible to manage human resource matters online as well.

Today, Celery is active in Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba, and Suriname. Yearly over 700.000 payslips are processed through the Celery platform.

In October 2018, Curaçao Growth Fund joined as a proud co-shareholder. With this strategic partnership, Celery gained a stronger foundation to serve its customers even better and to continue expanding its operations in the years ahead. Curaçao Growth Fund is a local investment fund, with the General Pension Fund (APC) as its main investor.