Building construction-focused robot maker Origin raises $20-M led by Accel, Zacua Ventures

Bengaluru- and San Francisco-based Origin has raised USD 20-M in a funding round led by Accel India and Zacua Ventures with participation from Unilazer Ventures, Schema Ventures, Z21, ISAI, Imad Ventures, and certain customers of the company.Founded in January 2025 by Yogesh Ghaturle, Ashish Daga, and Tushar Makkar, the company develops autonomous robots for interior construction tasks. The company’s flagship robot, the OG-1, performs wall-finishing tasks including sanding, primer application, and painting.Origin plans to use the new funds to scale its painting operations, increase manufacturing capacity, and expand its deployment teams in the US and Europe.