Originate Ventures

Originate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, founded in 2007. It specializes in early-stage investments in product and services companies, primarily focusing on sectors such as medical devices, healthcare, consumer products, information technology, software, and web-based solutions. The firm targets companies located in Pennsylvania and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region and typically invests between $500,000 and $4 million across multiple funding rounds. Originate Ventures aims to be a lead investor and actively engages in developing growth strategies to enhance portfolio companies' brand direction and operational success, leveraging the Managing Partners' extensive experience in scaling businesses.

Arnson, Eric R.

Managing Partner

Gausling, Michael J.

Managing Partner

Mike Gausling

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

17 past transactions

Micro Interventional Devices, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing disruptive technologies for percutaneous and minimally invasive structural heart repair procedures. Founded in 2010 and based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of innovative products, including the Permaseal device for transapical access and closure, Minimally Invasive Annuloplasty for tricuspid and mitral repair, the Endovalve for percutaneous mitral valve replacement, and the Permavalve, which features active fixation. Their proprietary technology leverages a breakthrough in soft-tissue anchoring and delivery systems, allowing for off-pump procedures that transform traditional open surgical techniques into less invasive transcatheter approaches.

TB Biosciences

Series A in 2013
TB Biosciences, Inc. is an early stage development medical diagnostics company founded in June 2013 to develop a rapid point-of-care tuberculosis test that meets performance standards around the world. The goal of TB Biosciences is to commercialize a simple to operate and use tuberculosis test that replaces the 125 year old sputum smear test. The Company is using an array of patented peptides developed and exclusively licensed from the NYU School of Medicine.

ProtonMedia

Venture Round in 2013
ProtonMedia is a provider of virtual world technology for the enterprise. Their flagship product ProtoSphere is a secure, private virtual world environment for collaboration and learning.

BA Insight

Venture Round in 2013
BA Insight specializes in integrated search technologies that enhance the capabilities of Microsoft SharePoint and FAST Search for organizations. Founded in 2004 and based in New York City, the company offers its flagship products, Longitude Search and Longitude Connector, which extend enterprise search functionalities across various systems, including CRM, ERP, and ECM. These tools provide rich document previews and assembly features, enabling knowledge workers to efficiently act on search results. BA Insight's solutions have been adopted by numerous clients, including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, to optimize information access and improve productivity. The company operates globally, supported by a network of certified partners and resellers, and is recognized as a Managed Microsoft Partner.

Holganix

Venture Round in 2013
Holganix, Inc. is a manufacturer of plant-based bio-stimulant soil supplements aimed at enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable plant growth. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of products including tree and shrub solutions, golf course treatments, agriculture products, and flower programs. A key offering is Holganix Bio 800+, which contains beneficial microorganisms, microbe food, and nutrient enhancers that optimize soil conditions. Holganix's products are designed to reduce fertilizer use by up to 90%, thereby lowering costs for landscape and lawn care companies while minimizing environmental impact. The company sells its products through distributors in the United States and also offers online sales.
Micro Interventional Devices, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing disruptive technologies for percutaneous and minimally invasive structural heart repair procedures. Founded in 2010 and based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of innovative products, including the Permaseal device for transapical access and closure, Minimally Invasive Annuloplasty for tricuspid and mitral repair, the Endovalve for percutaneous mitral valve replacement, and the Permavalve, which features active fixation. Their proprietary technology leverages a breakthrough in soft-tissue anchoring and delivery systems, allowing for off-pump procedures that transform traditional open surgical techniques into less invasive transcatheter approaches.

FSAstore.com

Series A in 2012
FSAstore.com is a one-stop destination for FSA-eligible products allowing clients to purchase tax-free medical products. FSAstore.com and HSAstore.com, are the only e-commerce sites stocked exclusively with eligible products for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) holders. This eliminates the guesswork behind what is reimbursable by an FSA or an HSA. Consumers with these tax-advantaged accounts can access thousands of FSA and HSA- eligible products, in addition to much-needed information through an FSA/HSA Eligibility List and an FSA Learning Center. FSAstore.com and HSAstore.com accept all account debit and major credit cards, offers 24/7 customer service, one-to-two-day turnaround, and free shipping on orders $50 or more. Consumers enjoy the added benefit of not needing to submit receipts when shopping online with their debit card.

CMP.LY

Series A in 2012
CMP.LY provides social media measurement, social media marketing optimization, social media disclosures, social disclosure standardization, social media risk mitigation, and social media management.

ClickPay

Series A in 2011
Shaping The Future of Real Estate Payments. ClickPay is transforming the trillion dollar+ real estate industry by modernizing and automating the way our customer bill, collect, and post payments.

ProtonMedia

Series B in 2011
ProtonMedia is a provider of virtual world technology for the enterprise. Their flagship product ProtoSphere is a secure, private virtual world environment for collaboration and learning.

ThermalTherapeuticSystems

Series A in 2009
ThermalTherapeutic Systems was founded in June, 2006 by a team of highly respected experts in the field of hyperthermic perfusion technology, medical device manufacturing, molecular diagnostics and technology commercialization.

RightsFlow

Series A in 2009
RightsFlow is a technology-driven provider of mechanical licensing and royalty accounting services for the music industry, catering to online music companies, record labels, distributors, artists, and songwriters. The company specializes in obtaining various licenses, including mechanical, digital downloads, and ringtone rights, while also offering royalty accounting and payment services. RightsFlow's advanced technology enables efficient song identification and ensures transparency for both licensees and licensors. With a database of over 30 million songs, the firm can quickly license content, manage accounting, and facilitate royalty payments, ensuring that rights-holders receive compensation for the use of their works. Acquired by Google in 2011, RightsFlow is now integrated into YouTube, where it contributes to simplifying music licensing, content identification, and payment processes for songwriters and publishers worldwide.

ProtonMedia

Series A in 2009
ProtonMedia is a provider of virtual world technology for the enterprise. Their flagship product ProtoSphere is a secure, private virtual world environment for collaboration and learning.

South49 Solutions

Series A in 2009
South49 Solutions, Inc. is a company that develops workforce management platforms designed to enhance efficiency in various sectors, particularly retail merchandising and field marketing. The company offers two primary products: Natural Insight, which simplifies workforce management for retail operations, and Capango, a platform tailored to meet broader workforce management needs. South49 Solutions provides web-based applications that allow field employees to schedule projects and submit status updates through online and mobile interfaces. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, and serves a global customer base.

Adhezion Biomedical

Series A in 2008
Adhezion Biomedical, LLC is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes cyanoacrylate-based adhesives and infection prevention products. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of solutions including SurgiSeal, which is used to hold skin edges together after surgical incisions, and FloraSeal, a sterile microbial sealant applied prior to surgical incisions. In addition to these products, Adhezion Biomedical provides various surgical and wound management solutions, along with animal health products. The company's focus on innovative cyanoacrylate technologies aims to enhance wound closure and care across multiple surgical and medical disciplines, supporting healthcare practitioners in delivering effective patient care.
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