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Origin Ventures — 2018 Investments

6 investments dated 2018 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

15Five15five.comin𝕏Series A · Sep 2018 · $52M

15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

David Hassell(Founder)inShane Metcalf(Founder)inNazar Ivaniv(Founder)inSanti Jaramillo(Founder)

BoardMatthew Cowan(Director)in

Board seatBrent Hill· per SEC Form D

Co-investors500 GlobalBling CapitalChaifetz GroupConnetic VenturesConvergeEdison Partners+11 more

Aisle50aisle50.comApr 2018Acquired

Aisle50 builds grocery deal and promotional campaigns for consumer packaged goods brands and retailers, delivering paid offers through web and mobile to drive store trips and larger shopper baskets.

AdTechConsumerE-commerceRetail TechChicago, US

Riley Scott(co-CEO)George Korsnick(CTO)inChristopher Steiner(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAugust CapitalAgrolimen VenturesPlug and Play VenturesSV Angel

Cameocameo.comSeed · Feb 2018 · $3M

Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.

Steven Galanis(Founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Founder)inArthur Leopold(Founder)Devon Townsend(Founder)

Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+26 more

Iris Mobileirisdetails.comApr 2018 · $3M

Iris Auto Care offers mobile car detailing services for busy professionals in the Chicago area, with plans to expand across the Midwest.

ConsumerChicago, US

Grady WhiteinKuldeep Malik(Executive Officer)Marc T. Grabowski(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Doulas(Executive Officer)Cezary Kolodziej(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGuy Turner(Director)

Tralatrala.cominDec 2018 · $1.3M

Trala is a violin-learning app that teaches beginners and adult learners using real-time feedback, a built-in tuner, and progress tracking, with lessons from professional violinists.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechOak Park, US

Samuel S. Walder(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inVishnu Indukuri(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inLogan LaHive(Director)in

Co-investorsGaingelsTechstarsAlt CapitalHyde Park AngelsLong Chicago 2025Next Play Ventures+1 more

Wovewovemade.comSep 2018 · $9M

Wove is a custom fine jewelry company that enables customers to design their own engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry through a bespoke design process.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesRareBreed VenturesRiptide VenturesSpringdale VenturesWhite Rose VenturesAngelPad+5 more

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.