Startup
Warp
AI-native payroll, HR, benefits, compliance and IT for companies from a handful of staff to 5,000, positioned against ADP, Rippling and Workday.
| Founded | 2023, New York |
|---|---|
| Founders | Ayush Sharma (CEO) |
| Stage | Series B |
| Total funding | $85m |
| Last round | Series B, $60m, June 2026, led by Battery Ventures with Sound Ventures returning |
| Earlier rounds | $25m led by Sound Ventures; Y Combinator |
| What it does | Payroll across all US states, state tax registrations and filings, benefits, onboarding and device management, run largely by AI agents |
| Traction | Customers from startups to 5,000-employee companies; partnership with Check for payroll infrastructure |
| Pricing | Basic $25 per person per month plus $59 platform fee; Pro $35 plus $89; Premium $50 plus $129 |
| Markets | US |
| Peers | Rippling, Gusto, Deel, Check, ADP |
Why it matters
Warp raised $60 million in June 2026, taking total funding to $85 million three years after launch. It is the best-funded of the new payroll companies building the whole HR and compliance stack around AI rather than bolting AI onto legacy payroll.
Accountio coverage
Updated September 2026.
Part of Accountio’s accounting technology coverage.
