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It's out! Our recent investment into precision-strike drone startup built by Airdog's exited founders 📰📣 So much empty talk about defence tech around. Mostly to back companies forced to shy away from the real problem. However, very few are focusing on true warfare issues like it's happening in Ukraine or the the middle east at the moment. Not this one. Enter is a true game-changer alert: Origin Robotics's Precision Drones! A Latvian startup crafting reusable, autonomous drones. War is evolving. Smaller nations need affordable defence solutions. These drones deliver munitions cost-effectively. Backed by deals with two NATO countries, Origin is already making waves (big shout to Mike Butcher ✍️ and TechCrunch for the work behind the round announcement!). Founded by Agris Kipurs and Ilja Nevdahs, the brains behind Airdog, Origin leverages over a decade of drone expertise. Their flagship, BEAK, is an ISR drone with precision guidance. It's tough, portable, and built for modern warfare. Instead of self-destructing, BEAK delivers munitions while remaining intact. This reusability slashes costs significantly. Imagine a flying Javelin—not just a drone. Precision strikes at a fraction of the cost. Origin's tech empowers smaller democracies to defend themselves efficiently. With €2.4 million raised and EU support, Origin's total funding hits €4 million. We at Silicon Roundabout Ventures are proudly investing in this transformative venture alongside the round leads over at Change Ventures (Andris K. Berzins) Join the conversation! How do you see precision drones reshaping defence strategies? Share your thoughts below!