Origin
Founded 2025 · 128 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Origin builds construction robots paired with AI to automate on-site building tasks, using autonomous systems that execute construction work with defect detection and correction to reduce rework. It targets the construction industry, aiming to address high costs, safety hazards, and labor shortages.
Founders & leadership
Origin was founded in 2025 by Matt Watson.
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Matt WatsonFounderPreviously co-founded Indio Technologies, where he served as COO until the company's acquisition in 2019, and before that traded high yield credit at Citi. He also advises and invests in companies including Modern Health, ProtonAI, Nooks and Dock, and sits on the board of G2 Insurance.
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$30M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2026
- $30MSeries A+Mar 2026 · 4 sources
Notion Capital (lead), Acadian Ventures, Felix Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Origin do?
- Origin builds construction robots paired with AI to automate on-site building tasks, using autonomous systems that execute construction work with defect detection and correction to reduce rework. It targets the construction industry, aiming to address high costs, safety hazards, and labor shortages.
- Who founded Origin?
- Origin was founded by Matt Watson in 2025.
- Who are Origin's investors?
- Origin's investors include Better Capital, Acadian Ventures Management, Llc, FELIX CAPITAL, Notion Capital.
- How much funding has Origin raised?
- Origin has disclosed $30M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.



