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Origin

DefunctYC W17

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 5 known investors

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Origin makes kiosks for office break rooms that dispense frozen smoothie pods which blend into drinkable beverages in under a minute, generating revenue through high-margin pod sales while positioning the kiosk as an entry point for additional workplace food and beverage offerings.

Also known as Calmlee, Inc. · Snackblend

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSFood TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

OTOliver Takach
Oliver TakachFounderOliver Takach is co-founder and CEO of Origin (YC W17), previously co-founder and CEO of Careledger (YC S15), and co-founder of Retriever.
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Eric Meadows

Investors · 5

Linus Ventureslisted by Linus VenturesPrinceton

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Gullspång InvestreportedStockholm

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Ramen Ventures LLC (LA)reportedLos Angeles

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Sam Altmanreported

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Funding

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$10B disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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MobydishMobyDish operates an online catering platform that lets customers order meals for groups of 10 to 1,000 people, coordinating restaurant selection, delivery, and setup through its proprietary dispatch system. The service caters to businesses in major US cities seeking both last-minute and planned catering for meals and events.

Companies working in the same space as Origin.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Calmlee, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Origin do?
Origin makes kiosks for office break rooms that dispense frozen smoothie pods which blend into drinkable beverages in under a minute, generating revenue through high-margin pod sales while positioning the kiosk as an entry point for additional workplace food and beverage offerings.
Who founded Origin?
Origin was founded by Oliver Takach.
Who are Origin's investors?
Origin's investors include Linus Ventures, Y Combinator, Gullspång Invest, Ramen Ventures LLC (LA), Sam Altman.
How much funding has Origin raised?
Origin has disclosed $10B raised across 1 round.
Where is Origin headquartered?
Origin is headquartered in San Francisco, US.