What is Origin?
Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and founded in 2013, Origin specializes in the development of patented Wi-Fi Sensing AI. The company's core value proposition lies in its ability to repurpose standard Wi-Fi signals to detect motion, presence, and vital signs without the need for wearable devices or cameras. This non-intrusive approach has positioned Origin as a critical enabler for diverse sectors, including smart home automation, remote health monitoring, and automotive safety systems. By providing high-performance, cost-effective sensing solutions, Origin is effectively bridging the gap between connectivity and intelligent environmental awareness, setting a new standard for ambient computing.
How much funding has Origin raised?
Origin has raised a total of $47.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$3.9M
Debt
$350K
Debt
$416K
Series B
$42.5M
Series A (2018): $3.9M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Debt (2021): $416K supported by PPP
Series B (2023): $42.5M featuring Okinawa Electric Power, Verisure, Inspire, and Verizon
Key Investors in Origin
Okinawa Electric Power
The Okinawa Electric Power Company is a major Japanese electric utility provider that focuses on regional energy infrastructure and sustainable power distribution.
Verisure
Verisure is a leading provider of monitored security services based in Geneva, specializing in residential and commercial protection systems.
Inspire
Inspire operates a prominent healthcare social network that connects patients and caregivers while facilitating research engagement for life science and pharmaceutical companies.
What's next for Origin?
With the infusion of this latest capital, Origin is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint across international markets. The strategic involvement of major utility and security providers suggests a focus on integrating sensing capabilities into broader smart home and infrastructure ecosystems. As the company scales, the emphasis will likely shift toward deepening its partnerships with life science and telecommunications firms to refine its health-monitoring algorithms and enhance the reliability of its sensing applications. This phase of growth will be critical in establishing Origin as the definitive standard for Wi-Fi-based environmental intelligence in an increasingly connected global economy.
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