Origin Ventures

Origin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with extraordinary founders building the defining companies in the fifth economic era - the Artificial Intelligence Economy. Backing founders from coast-to-coast for over 25 years, the firm is a leading investor in AI infrastructure, AI-native software, and AI frontier tech. Notab

Portfolio
2 companies
Location
Utah, United States
Founded
1999
Team size
24

Investment focus

Origin Ventures's portfolio on More Capital spans hr & workforce, food & agriculture. The firm is based in Utah, United States.

If your company is backed by Origin Ventures

Employees at companies backed by Origin Ventures may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Origin Ventures typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Origin Ventures portfolio companies

2 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 2 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

By sector

HR & Workforce (1)

Food & Agriculture (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Origin Ventures in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.