The Power of Failure
Talks about Failure, Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons
Fund I was established in 2022 As of April 2025: 22 investments (including 10 uprounds ) Origins backs fast-growing internet and consumer tech companies, focusing on B2C and B2B2C models. Its 91 LPs include a mix of traditional investors ( Fund of fund , Family offices, institutionals, founders & HNWI ) and celebrities. Not only does Origins Fund invest cash 💵 from the fund ($100k -$500k checks) but an investment from Origins Fund also come with 160,000,000+ followers to bring awareness to the portfolio companies. Salomon was named VC rising star by Business Insider for co-founding Origins
We back legendary consumer founders with an unfair advantage from pre-seed to series A. Funding meets influence.
Customuse is an AI-powered 3D design platform that makes creating in 3D easy and accessible to everyone // Origins invested in Seed alongside Adjacent
LAP is a grab & go coffee chain operating in micro-size hubs with an emphasis on digitization // Origins invested in Seed alongside HV capital & FoodLabs
Social network 2.0 created by the ex Zenly team /// Origins invested in Seed alongside New Wave, DST, Coatue and others
Phacet offers a suite of AI-powered applications tailored for different teams (finance, sales, ops, HR...) to streamline complex workflows. The platform empowers SMBs by seamlessly integrating AI into their existing systems, boosting efficiency and productivity // Origins invested in Seed alongside Kima, Motier, FSJ, Emblem, Better Angle, Robin Capital & 148 business angels
Origins invested in pre-seed alongside 776 (Alexis Ohanian) / Deal closed by Ilan in our team / Subsequently raised a $14m seed with Thrive Capital.
The alternative to traditional school /// Origins invested in pre-seed alongside Kima, RTP & Motier Ventures /// Augment went on to raise a $3M seed led by RTP
Moka.care is a European mental healthcare solution for employees /// Origins invested in Moka Series A alongside Left Lane & Singular.
Upway is building an online marketplace to buy and sell used electric bikes /// Origins invested in Upway Series A alongside Sequoia, GFC & Exor // Upway went on to raise $30M Series B with Korelya
Origins invested in Alan in 2022 as part of a strategic round opened exclusively for Origins given its LP base. Alan subsequently raised its Series F $193 million at a €4 billion valuation.
Talks about Failure, Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons