Warp
AI-driven payroll and compliance platform that automates payroll, tax registration, and contractor payments for startups.
About
Warp automates payroll, multi-state tax registrations, compliance, and contractor payments in 150+ countries for startups. Founded by Ayush Sharma (CEO) and Adam Rankin (CTO) and part of Y Combinator's W23 cohort, the New York-based company raised an $18M Series A in 2025 led by Sound Ventures.
Leadership
founders · executives- Ayush SharmaFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jun 25, 2026
- Jun 18, 2025
Warp in the news
All news →Warp has raised $60M in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures, with Peak XV, Sound Ventures, Y Combinator, and HOF Capital participating. The AI-native startup automates payroll, onboarding, tax compliance, IT…
Jun 18, 2025New York-Based Warp Raises $18M Series A to Build AI-Driven Payroll and Compliance Platform for StartupsWarp , a New York-based HR and payroll automation startup, announced it has raised $18 million in Series A funding , bringing its total funding to $24 million . The round was led by Sound Ventures , with participation…
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