Origin Ventures

Origin Ventures

Origin Ventures, established in 1999, is a leading early-stage venture capital firm based across all four continental U.S. time zones, specializing in high-growth technology companies in software, hardware, and marketplace sectors, with a portfolio including Grubhub, Cameo, and Tovala, and a team of seasoned professionals providing invaluable insights and support.

INDUSTRIES
Enterprise Software
Food Tech
eCommerce
StAGES
Seed
Series A
Series B+
COUNTRY
USA

Overview

Origin Ventures, established in 1999, is a preeminent early-stage venture capital firm specializing in fueling high-growth technology companies within the digital native economy. With a keen focus on software, hardware, and marketplace businesses, Origin Ventures is committed to investing in innovative enterprises that are shaping the future. The firm’s investment portfolio includes market leaders such as Grubhub, Cameo, BacklotCars, Tock, Tovala, and 15Five, showcasing its knack for identifying and nurturing potential unicorns.

The investment team at Origin Ventures is uniquely composed of seasoned professionals who are former operators and engineers, bringing an average of 15 years of venture investing experience. This profound expertise includes substantial stints at industry giants like Google, Twitter, SAP, and Metromile. The team members' firsthand experience in scaling businesses allows them to provide invaluable insights and support to their portfolio companies, acting as an extension of the teams they invest in.

Origin Ventures operates with a geographically diverse team, with partners spread across all four continental U.S. time zones—San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Chicago, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles. This strategic distribution ensures that the firm is always in close proximity to exceptional companies, no matter where they are based. Committed to fostering the growth of the digital native economy, Origin Ventures meticulously follows investment themes such as Workplace of the Future, Commerce 3.0, Connected Humans, and Seamless Software, ensuring they stay ahead of technological and market trends.

The firm not only provides capital but also engages deeply with founders round-the-clock, helping them with introductions, strategy, and negotiations, as evidenced by testimonials from CEOs of their portfolio companies like Nick Kokonas (Tock), David Rabie (Tovala), and David Hassell (15Five). Origin Ventures is dedicated to maintaining a professional yet casual and comfortable working relationship, which has proven effective in driving the growth and success of their portfolio companies.

By leveraging their extensive network and expertise, Origin Ventures remains a trusted and invaluable partner to the innovative companies they invest in, consistently contributing to the advancement and success of the digital native economy. For more information, visit their website at https://www.originventures.com.

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