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Origin

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 4 employees · 2 known investors

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Garry Tanunlockedknows Yash Rathod · together at Y Combinator (overlapped)
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Origin generates spatial molecular maps from patient tumor samples to enable cancer biology research in native tissue context. The platform combines spatial transcriptomics, imaging, and functional perturbation assays on fresh and archived tumors, paired with AI models for drug response prediction and target discovery.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Origin was founded in 2025 by Yash Rathod, Malhar Bhide, and Founder of Siren Biotechnology.

YRYash Rathod
Yash Rathodin𝕏Co-founder · CEOYash Rathod studied computer science at UIUC and has conducted research in computer vision and reinforcement learning. He is the CEO of Origin.
MBMalhar Bhide
Malhar Bhidein𝕏Co-founder · CTOMalhar Bhide studied computer science at UIUC and has worked in ML research roles at Wadhwani AI and Automorphic (YC S23), where he now serves as CTO at Origin.
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Founder of Siren BiotechnologyFounder & CEO, Siren Biotechnology · UCSF
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Unnamed MIT ProfessorProfessor of Computer Science, MIT · Broad Institute
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Dean at Grainger College of Engineering, UIUCDean, Grainger College of Engineering, UIUC

Investors · 2

Glasswing VenturesBoston · $100K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10B disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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In the news

Jeff Bezos Put $2 Billion of His Own Money Into Blue Origin's Funding Round | The Motley Foolfool.com · Jul 2026Blue Origin seeks to raise $10 billion in outside capital - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Jul 2026Techbuzztechbuzz.ai · Jul 2026Blue Origin raises $10B in first external funding round at $130B valuationproactiveinvestors.com · Jul 2026Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin Nears a Big Fund-Raising Round - The New York Timesnytimes.com · Jul 2026Origin - Safer Cell & Gene Therapies with AIycombinator.com · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Origin do?
Origin generates spatial molecular maps from patient tumor samples to enable cancer biology research in native tissue context. The platform combines spatial transcriptomics, imaging, and functional perturbation assays on fresh and archived tumors, paired with AI models for drug response prediction and target discovery.
Who founded Origin?
Origin was founded by Yash Rathod, Malhar Bhide, Founder of Siren Biotechnology in 2025.
Who are Origin's investors?
Origin's investors include Glasswing 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.