Origin
DefunctYC W17San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 2 known investors
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 Snackblend
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
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Oliver Takachin𝕏FounderOliver Takach is co-founder and CEO of Origin (YC W17), previously co-founder and CEO of Careledger (YC S15), and co-founder of Retriever.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$10B disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $10BraisedJul 2026 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
In the news
Jeff Bezos Put $2 Billion of His Own Money Into Blue Origin's Funding Round | The Motley Foolfool.com · Jul 2026
Blue Origin seeks to raise $10 billion in outside capital - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Jul 2026
Techbuzztechbuzz.ai · Jul 2026
Blue Origin raises $10B in first external funding round at $130B valuationproactiveinvestors.com · Jul 2026Frequently 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.
- 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.