Warp secures $60M Series B to build AI‑native HR platform

On June 26, 2026, AI‑native HR and payroll platform Warp announced a $60 million Series B round led by Battery Ventures, with Peak XV, Sound Ventures and Y Combinator participating. The New York‑based startup says it doubled ARR in Q1 and expects to process over $2 billion in payroll volume this year as it automates multi‑state payroll, tax and benefits workflows using AI agents.