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Who invested in First Circle

One round we have observed, with the 2 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Fintech

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$26Mraised across 1 round since 2018, from 1 source

Latest round
Round, $26MOct 2018
Led by
Venturra Capital/ Insignia
Investors
2 (1 led)
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The rounds

  1. Oct 2018
    Round$26M

    Reported by TechCrunch

Founders and team

From First Circle's own website: 10 on the team.

  • Patrick LynchChief Executive Officer
  • Chris BurgessChief Investments Officer
  • Alan SmythHead of Acquisition
  • Benedict CarandangVP for External Relations
  • Bianca BaylosisHead of Risk Operations
  • Christopher AbelardeHead of Product Operations
  • Josh O’DonnellVP of Finance
  • Credit Information CorporationPartner
  • Quezon City GovernmentPartner
  • Sam NuñezGeneral Counsel

Everyone who backed them

Venturra Capital/ Insigniano record of our own yet1round, led 1
tryb GroupVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 2 firms list First Circle as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Accion Venture LabVC firmPer its own site
Maiora VenturesVC firmPer its own site

Quick answers about First Circle

Who invested in First Circle?

First Circle's investors include Venturra Capital/ Insignia and tryb Group. Venturra Capital/ Insignia led its latest round.

How much has First Circle raised?

First Circle has raised $26M across 1 round since 2018.

When did First Circle last raise?

First Circle's most recent round was an Undisclosed round of $26M in Oct 2018, led by Venturra Capital/ Insignia.

What was First Circle's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $26M in Oct 2018, is also its largest on record.

Who backed First Circle first?

First Circle's first round on record, in Oct 2018, was backed by Venturra Capital/ Insignia and tryb Group.

What stage is First Circle at?

First Circle's latest named round is an Undisclosed round, in Oct 2018.

Who led First Circle's rounds?

Venturra Capital/ Insignia led the Undisclosed round in 2018.

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