Circle

Circle

Circle has backed at least 2 African startups.

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Portfolio companies
2
Latest deal Nov 2025

Investment thesis

Circle, an African investment firm, stands out with its focus on Seed rounds and impressive portfolio including Revio. Their deep understanding of the continent's startup landscape empowers them to identify high-potential ventures early on, providing crucial support for Africa's burgeoning tech ecosystem.

From Circle's own description

Stated focus sectors

  • FinTech
  • Financial Services
  • Cross-border Payments
  • Cross Border Remittances
  • Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
  • Gig Economy
  • Payments
  • Billing
  • SaaS
  • Blockchain Services

Stated investment stages

  • Grant
  • Seed

Portfolio preview2 of 2

Circle portfolio companies
Company
Hurupay

Financial Services · Kenya

Revio

Financial Services · South Africa

Frequently asked about Circle

Which startups has Circle invested in?
Circle has backed at least 2 African startups, including Hurupay and Revio.
What stages does Circle invest in?
Circle invests at the Seed stage.
Which sectors does Circle invest in?
Its portfolio spans FinTech, Financial Services, Cross-border Payments, Cross Border Remittances, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain and Gig Economy.