How many investments has Origins made?

Origins has 32 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.

What stage does Origins invest at?

Origins invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.

What is Origins's typical check size?

Origins typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.

What sectors does Origins focus on?

Origins focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, Social.

Where is Origins located?

Origins is headquartered in Miami, US.

Does Origins lead rounds?

Origins typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Who does Origins co-invest with?

Origins most often shares deals with Cathay Innovation, East Ventures, Future Positive Capital, among 31 tracked co-investors.

Origins

Venture capital

Miami · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Origins is a consumer-focused venture capital firm positioning itself as 'funding meets influence.' It backs consumer technology founders from pre-seed to Series A, partnering with strong teams building category-defining consumer companies or creating new categories early in their journey. A distinctive feature is its limited partner base of athletes and celebrities with a combined social media following of roughly 160 million, which the firm leverages to amplify visibility and accelerate growth for its portfolio companies. Origins writes initial checks of $100,000 to $500,000 and reserves follow-on capital for its most promising investments, emphasizing long-term partnership with founders.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Series A

Check

$100K – $500K

Miami, New York, US

Leads rounds

Follows

Instruments

Equity

Tracked investments

Unicorns

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

Yohan Benalouane· Co-founder & Head of Community· Milan, Italyin 𝕏

A former professional soccer player and Premier League champion who works as an investor, entrepreneur, and business mentor, contributing his business expertise and network to the team.

Blaise Matuidi· Co-founder & General Partner· Miami, FLin 𝕏

A 2018 World Cup champion with the French national football team, Blaise Matuidi transitioned into tech investing, leveraging his strong relationships with top athletes and influential celebrities to support consumer companies. Nearing the end of his football career at Inter Miami, he views tech investment as his next major pursuit.

Salomon Aiach· Co-founder & General Partner· Paris, Francein 𝕏

Former Head of Startups & VC at Facebook France with strong ties to leading VCs in Europe and the US. He was previously an early employee at Marcus, the consumer and fintech arm of Goldman Sachs in New York.

Ilan Abehassera· General Partner· New York, New Yorkin 𝕏

Ilan Abehassera is a 3-time French‑American founder-turned-investor with software and hardware roots (Producteev acquired by Jive), voice‑device patents, and an LP network of athletes/influencers (~160M) that scales brands to the U.S.

Sonith Sunku· -· New York, New York, United Statesin

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Origins went on to found or lead other companies.

Thibault LaunayInvestorFounded Exclusible +1 Hugo MendesVC InvestorFounded Ai Coustics

What they invest in

from 13 of 32 portfolio companies

Consumer ×5SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Creator Economy ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×2HR Tech ×2Media & Entertainment ×2

HQs:France×5United States×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 6 portfolio companies

Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data

École nationale des ponts et chaussées ×2École Polytechnique ×2

Investments · 32 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 1 2024 · 1 2023 · 2 2022 · 5 2021 · 3 2020 · 1 2014 · 114 dated

Alanalan.com in 𝕏

Alan provides health insurance, provident insurance (prévoyance) and prevention services for self-employed individuals, companies of all sizes, retirees, and public-sector workers, combining coverage with a digital app for reimbursements, telehealth consultations (Clinique Alan), and wellness features.

Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechInsurTechParis, FR

Charles Gorintin(Directeur de la publication)inJean-Charles Samuelian-Werve(Founder)in

Co-investorsAgoranov Coatue Management Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Index Ventures Kima Ventures Partech Ventures +11 more

Amoamo.coFeb 2023

Paris-based social app company founded by ex-Zenly leaders, building friend-focused iOS apps including ID, Bump and Sugar.

Co-investors359 Capital Abstract Ventures Coatue Management Alven Banana Capital New Wave

Customusecustomuse.com in 𝕏Sep 2021

Customuse is a creative AI platform that brings together text, image, video, and 3D generation models (such as GPT Image 2, Nano Banana, Veo, FLUX, Kling, Tripo, Meshy, and Hunyuan 3D) in one workspace with an infinite canvas, node-based workflows, and 3D scene tools.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaSLondon

Artur Safaryan(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTIRTA Ventures Ada Ventures

Dojidoji.com 𝕏Seed · May 2025 · $14M

Doji is a mobile app that lets users virtually try on designer fashion.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerRetail TechNew York City, US

Jim Winkens(Founder)in dorian dargan(Founder)in

Co-investorsDria Ventures Benchmark Canary Seven Seven Six Thrive Capital

Frame-UXframe-ux.com in 𝕏

Frame-UX is a certified Webflow partner agency that designs and builds custom, conversion-oriented websites, including landing pages and site migrations from platforms like WordPress.

Marketing TechSaaS

Nathan(Co-founder)inLucas(Co-founder)in

Kino Technologieskino-technologies.com

Kino Technologies builds tools for storytellers to create, distribute, and monetize "mobile TV shows" — short-form stories designed to be watched and discussed on phones.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsWonder Ventures Z Venture Capital

Le Walklewalk.app

LeWalk provides personalized audio-guided experiences for travelers exploring destinations, matching them with expert guides and creators who deliver contextual storytelling through a mobile app.

ConsumerCreator EconomyTravel & Hospitality

Aaron Sekhri in

Co-investorsAdverb Ventures Point72 Ventures Lerer Hippeau

Mokamoka.care inMay 2022

Moka.Care provides workplace mental health solutions to organizations, offering prevention programs, crisis management, and practitioner access to support employee well-being, reduce burnout and absenteeism, and build healthier work environments.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechMental HealthParis, FR

Pierre-Etienne Bidon(Founder)in

Co-investorsEast Ventures Left Lane Capital Sequoia Capital Singular

Payflowspayflows.io inSeed · Oct 2022 · $6M

Payflows provides a platform that centralizes and shares cash data across finance teams such as FP&A, accounting, and treasury, giving them independent access to treasury information.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Joseph Assouline(Co-founder)inPauline Glikman(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBalderton Capital Motier Ventures Ventures Together EQT Ventures Headline Ribbit Capital

Sharesshares.io in 𝕏Seed · Aug 2021 · $10M

Shares is a neobroker and social investing app that lets individuals buy stocks, ETFs, and crypto-assets, with a mobile app launched in France.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSParis, FR

Benjamin Chemla(Co-Founder)inFrancois Ruty(Co-Founder)inHarjas Singh(Founder)in

Co-investorsBootstrap Europe Valar Ventures Llc Red Sea Ventures Singular

Stadium Livestadiumverse.com in 𝕏

Stadium Live is a gamified social sports platform aimed at younger sports and culture fans, combining sports content with interactive social and reward features.

ConsumerSocialSports Tech

Co-investors6th Man Ventures Intonation Ventures Maple VC Position Ventures Union Square Ventures (USV)Alumni Ventures +2 more

ThrivePalthrivepal.com

ThrivePal is a mobile app offering AI coaches that guide users through personalized personal growth and wellness practices, using research-based frameworks with tailored plans and activity tracking.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & Fitness

Y-Lan Boureau(Founder)in

Co-investorsAglae Ventures

Upwayupway.fr 𝕏

Upway, founded in 2021, sells refurbished electric bikes that are inspected and repaired by its in-house mechanics, sold at reduced prices with a 12-month warranty and home delivery.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationParis, FR

Toussaint Wattinne(Founder)in Stéphane Ficaja(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathay Innovation Future Positive Capital Korelya Capital Nordstar Sequoia Capital Transition +8 more

Wicked Saints Studioswickedsaints.studio 𝕏Sep 2023 · $3.5M

Wicked Saints Studio is a game development studio that designs narrative-driven, interactive story games, including its World Reborn project.

GamingMedia & EntertainmentMedford, US

Jessica Murrey(CEO & Co-Founder)inThomas Gewecke(Director)inAlicia Clifton(COO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURES Bronze Investments Oregon Venture Fund Portland Seed Fund Rogue Womens Fund The Mini Fund +3 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Acquire AppAugmentAugment SchoolBuddiesLAP CoffeeLife Among PeopleMatchdayPhacetRoutes AISiffletSimpliField, a Field Agent companyStadium Live StudiosStage11UgamiWeave RobotsWicked SaintsYumon

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Alan Raises €480M in Funding at €5.5 Billion Valuation

Alan · finsmes.com · Jun 29, 2026

Wicked Saints Launches World Reborn, Turning Narrative Gameplay into Real-World Action

Wicked Saints Studios · finance.yahoo.com · Apr 30, 2026

Le Walk Raises $4.1M in Seed Funding

Le Walk · finsmes.com · Sep 22, 2025

Doji raises $14M to make virtual try-ons fun through AI avatars | TechCrunch

Doji · techcrunch.com · May 15, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Origins made?: Origins has 32 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Origins invest at?: Origins invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Origins's typical check size?: Origins typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What sectors does Origins focus on?: Origins focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, Social.
Where is Origins located?: Origins is headquartered in Miami, US.
Does Origins lead rounds?: Origins typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Origins co-invest with?: Origins most often shares deals with Cathay Innovation, East Ventures, Future Positive Capital, among 31 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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#023 - Salomon Aiach : Goldman Sachs, Meta, Origins… Entre Investissement Et Transmission

Bio Nativ · Salomon Aiach

How I Left Facebook to Start a VC Fund with a World Cup Winner I Salomon Aiach, Origins Fund

Venture Lab (with Luis) · Salomon Aiach · youtube.com

Deep Dive into Origins Fund Ft. Salomon Aiach

bizpodroohi · Salomon Aiach · youtube.com

🎙️ Blaise Matuidi et Jean-Pierre Nadir : Intégrer Origins dans Votre Start-Up 🌐

Nathan Menard · Blaise Matuidi

[EXTRAIT] Blaise Matuidi & Ilan Abehassera (Origins) par STATION F.

Dans la tête d'un CEO · Blaise Matuidi

Yohan Benalouane - The Origins - West Web Festival 2023

West Web Festival · Yohan Benalouane

Images

Co-investors · 25

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

Both backed · 2

Moka Upway

$4.4M – $214M

Union Square Ventures (USV)

Union Square Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests across a broad range of technology sectors, presenting a large portfolio spanning crypto, fintech, climate, AI, education, health, and marketplaces.

Both backed · 2

Stadium LiveStadium Live Studios

$1M – $8M

Ribbit Capital

Ribbit Capital is a venture firm that partners with founders challenging incumbents across areas such as AI, global commerce, infrastructure, wealth management, money movement, identity, data, and energy, with a strong emphasis on brand-building.

Both backed · 2

Alan Payflows

$100K – $15M

EQT Ventures

EQT Ventures is the venture capital arm within the EQT platform, backing early-stage European founders building what it calls Generation-Defining Companies.

Both backed · 2

PayflowsSifflet

$2M – $50M

Singular

Singular is a boutique European VC fund founded by former top-tier partners from Alven and Index Ventures who deliberately cap fund size and portfolio companies to maintain high partner-to-founder bandwidth, positioning themselves as performance-obsessed return-maximizers rather than thesis-driven generalists. The firm backs European founders with global ambitions across all sectors and stages using a single flexible fund, while maintaining an unusually low-profile, founder-centric reputation that relies on performance narratives and founder references rather than public marketing.

Both backed · 2

Moka Shares

Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across industries and geographies, emphasizing the people behind ideas as much as the businesses themselves.

Both backed · 1

Alan

$540K – $10.8M

Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups.

Both backed · 1

Payflows

$5M – $50M

Thrive Capital

Thrive Capital invests in internet, software, and technology-enabled companies. The firm focuses on early-stage and growth-stage ventures.

Both backed · 1

Doji

$500K – $25M

Left Lane Capital

Left Lane Capital is an investment firm focused on hyper-growth consumer and technology businesses that have enduring customer relationships, applying a data-driven, specialized approach to help companies scale.

Both backed · 1

Moka

$5M – $75M

Valar Ventures Llc

Valar Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in high-margin, fast-growing technology companies, with a strong focus on financial technology.

Both backed · 1

$100K – $5M

Motier Ventures

Motier Ventures is the venture family office of the Houzé family (Groupe Galeries Lafayette), acting as a value-added business angel that backs early-stage founders across several technology sectors.

Both backed · 1

Payflows

$330K – $3.3M

Mangrove Capital Partners

Mangrove Capital Partners is a venture capital firm focused on Europe and Israel, known as an early backer of several unicorns including Skype, Wix, and Flo Health.

Both backed · 1

Sifflet

$540K – $5.4M

▶13 more co-investors

50 Partners Kima Ventures Founders Fund Bessemer Venture Partners Quiet Capital IA Ventures Point Nine Global Founders Capital Entrée Capital Thirty Five Ventures (35V)Immeasurable Harlem Capital Partners Launch House

Firms observed investing alongside Origins, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Origins's recorded portfolio.

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