Origin, a London, UK-based AI-powered global benefits intelligence platform, has raised $21 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Felix Capital, with participation from Acadian Ventures, Notion Capital, and notable individual investors including Tudor Havriliuc, Paul Daugherty, Jacqui Canney, and Laura Modiano.
Felix Capital is a London-based venture capital firm operating at the intersection of technology and creativity. The firm’s mission is to be the partner of choice for the best entrepreneurs—creative innovators empowering new ways of living and working. Felix aims to help founders build brands and products that shape culture and move the world forward. With over $1.2 billion in assets under management, the firm backs early and growth-stage companies, primarily in Europe and North America.
Origin Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand internationally across the U.S. and Europe, and further develop Origin and its AI engine, Cuido, enhancing its global benefits intelligence capabilities.
About Origin
Founded by Chris Bruce and Pete Craghill, Origin offers an AI-powered platform that simplifies and modernizes global employee benefits management. The company leverages AI to provide HR and benefits leaders with strategic visibility, operational control, and cost savings across global benefits programs. At its core is Cuido™, an AI-powered system that transforms fragmented and unstructured data—from policies to vendor contracts—into a centralized intelligence layer. Origin serves major global organizations such as Pfizer, BCG, Comcast, EA, and bp.
Funding Details
Company: Origin Benefits Ltd.
Raised: $21.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: May 2025
Lead Investor: Felix Capital
Additional Investors: Acadian Ventures, Notion Capital, Tudor Havriliuc, Paul Daugherty, Jacqui Canney, Laura Modiano
Company Website: https://originbenefits.com/
Software Category: HRTech / Benefits Management
Source: https://originbenefits.com/pressrelease/seriesa