Origin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1999, specializing in investing in high-growth technology companies that are shaping the Digital Native Economy. The firm focuses on software, hardware, and marketplace businesses, aiming to partner with innovative founders leading transformative companies. With offices in Chicago, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C., Origin Ventures has a geographically diverse team, providing access to investment opportunities across the United States.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Grubhub, Cameo, BacklotCars, Tock, Tovala, and 15Five, reflecting its commitment to identifying and nurturing market leaders. The investment team comprises former operators and engineers with an average of 15 years of venture investing experience, having worked at companies like Google, Twitter, SAP, and Metromile. This extensive experience enables them to offer valuable insights and support to portfolio companies, acting as an extension of their teams.

In November 2021, Origin Ventures closed its fifth fund, Origin Ventures V, at $130 million, exceeding its initial target of $100 million. This fund continues the firm's focus on investing in innovative companies defining the Digital Native Economy, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as electrification, labor autonomy and robotics, commerce and logistics, AI-native software, and infrastructure. The firm's investment approach is characterized by a commitment to early-stage capital for long-term success, leading Seed and Series A rounds for over 25 years, and a dedication to building lasting businesses that drive human progress through transformative technology.