Warp
YC W23New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 80 employees · 6 known investors
Warp is a software platform that automates operational tasks including payroll, tax compliance, and administrative work for fast-growing companies. The platform uses AI to handle complexity in jurisdictional and compliance challenges that traditionally required manual processing.
Also known as WarpSpeed
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSB2BPayrollOperationsAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Warp was founded in 2023 by Ayush Sharma.
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Ayush Sharmain𝕏Founder and CEOAyush Sharma studied computer science and physics at MIT and currently leads Warp as CEO.
Investors · 6
Battery VenturesBoston · $500K – $100M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Balaji Srinivasanreported$10K – $500K
HOF CapitalreportedNew York · $25K – $15M
Sound VenturesreportedSanta Monica
Also in the syndicate · 1
Peak XV
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$60M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $60MSeries BJun 2026 · 6 sources
Battery Ventures (lead), Sound Ventures (lead), HOF Capital, Peak XV, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 10
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Warp do?
- Warp is a software platform that automates operational tasks including payroll, tax compliance, and administrative work for fast-growing companies. The platform uses AI to handle complexity in jurisdictional and compliance challenges that traditionally required manual processing.
- Who founded Warp?
- Warp was founded by Ayush Sharma in 2023.
- Who are Warp's investors?
- Warp's investors include Battery Ventures, Y Combinator, Balaji Srinivasan, HOF Capital, Sound Ventures.
- How much funding has Warp raised?
- Warp has disclosed $60M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Warp headquartered?
- Warp is headquartered in New York City, US.