Origin Robotics
Makes the BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone and the Beak strike UAV for NATO armed forces.
US soldiers launch a Switchblade 600 loitering munition, Grafenwoehr. Photo: U.S. Army TSAE by Sgt. Cody Nelson, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Round details
Pre-seed, €4M (date n/d).
Why it matters
European Defence Fund grant (€4.5M); BLAZE delivered to Latvia, Estonia, Belgium (2026); Belgian MoD selection; Latvian multi-year framework.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last checked 21 October 2026
Origin Robotics: key questions
What does Origin Robotics do?
Makes the BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone and the Beak strike UAV for NATO armed forces.
Where is Origin Robotics based?
Origin Robotics is headquartered in Riga, Latvia.
How much funding has Origin Robotics raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Pre-seed, €4M (date n/d).
Who are Origin Robotics's investors?
Notable investors include Change Ventures, Silicon Roundabout Ventures.
Sources
- janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/air/latvia-orders-more-blaze-intercep
- siliconcanals.com/origin-robotics-secures-e4m-in-pre-seed-funding
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