Origin is a defense technology company that specializes in advanced autonomous systems. It was co-founded in 2022 by UAV industry serial entrepreneurs to address the growing security threats in Europe.
Total raised: $9.08M
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| 04.07.2025 | Change Ven... | changevent... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 27.11.2024 | Grant | $4.76M | - |
| 25.10.2024 | Pre-Seed | $4.32M | - |
Mentions in press and media 14
| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.06.2026 | Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics partner to strengthen European drone defence capabilities | Executives from Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics sign the Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. Alpine Eagle CEO Jan-Hendrik Boelens (left) and Origin Robotics CEO Agris Kipurs shake hands after signing a Memorandum of Un... |
| 14.10.2025 | Why Latvia is the next best place to develop UK defence tech – and what else it has to offer | When UK companies think of expanding into continental Europe, the usual suspects come first: Germany, the Netherlands, Poland. But there is a quieter yet compelling option that deserves a spot on the shortlist: Latvia. Thanks to its digital... |
| 25.09.2025 | 10 VC-recommended Latvian startups to watch in 2025 | The Latvian startup scene is rapidly growing, especially in deeptech, defence, and AI. Startup funding surged by 623% year-on-year, jumping from €9.7M in H1 2024 to €70.1M in H1 2025. Among the VC-nominated standouts are cutting-edge soluti... |
| 25.09.2025 | Origin Robotics and DefSecIntel Solutions launch partnership to drive the Drone Wall forward | Latvian defence tech startup Origin Robotics and Estonian defence company Defsecintel Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming the launch of a partnership that will offer a significant contribution to the Drone Wall – E... |
| 20.03.2025 | Latvia: A startup-friendly tech ecosystem | Latvia’s tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with fintech, AI, and health tech among its key sectors. In 2024, Latvian tech companies raised approximately €34.9 million. While total funding has declined since 2021, strong collaborations wi... |
| 10.03.2025 | Latvia awards R&D contract to Origin Robotics for counter-drone technology | Latvian defence tech startup Origin Robotics has been awarded a research and development (R&D) contract by the Latvian Ministry of Defence to develop a high-speed interceptor drone as part of the country’s investment in counter-unmanned... |
| 14.02.2025 | How I raised: Origin Robotics on securing Latvia’s largest funding round of 2024 | Origin is a defense technology company that specializes in autonomous aerial combat vehicles. In October 2024, the company announced the closing of its €4 million funding round , consisting of venture capital as well as EU grants and suppor... |
| 28.11.2024 | Latvia's Leap into Unmanned Defense: A €4.5M Boost for Innovation | In the realm of defense technology, innovation is the lifeblood. Latvia's Origin Robotics has just received a significant shot in the arm: a €4.5 million grant from the European Defense Fund. This funding is not just a number; it represents... |
| 27.11.2024 | Origin secures €4.5M for new laser guidance drones | Latvian defence tech startup Origin has raised €4.5M from the European Defence Fund (EDF). The capital will be used to develop a man-portable ISTAR drone (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) with target laser... |
| 26.11.2024 | Latvian Origin Robotics secures €4.5M EU grant for unmanned defense innovations | Origin Robotics, a Latvian military technology company, has received the European Commission’s approval for €4.5 million from the European Defense Fund to develop an unmanned technology-based targeting capability, significantly expanding th... |
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