Circle
FranceEntry
2023
Hold
3yr
Status
Active
Who owns Circle?
Circle is a French Software company, currently owned by Alter Equity since 2023 and Balderton Capital.
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Most recent investor
Balderton CapitalBalderton Capital VIII · 2021 · VC
3 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
HQFrance
SectorSoftware
Ownership history
3 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Active
Co-invest · 3 holders · 2015 · present
LigurCapitalExited 2025
2015 · 2025(10yr) · POR FESR 2007-2013 · 2007 · VC
LigurCapital exited Circle in 2025 after 10 years.
Balderton CapitalActive
2023 · present(3yr) · Balderton Capital VIII · 2021 · VC
Alter EquityActive
2023 · present(3yr) · Alter Equity Fund II · 2020 · Growth
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Questions
Who owns Circle?
Circle is currently owned by Alter Equity and Balderton Capital, through Balderton Capital VIII, since 2023.
When did Alter Equity and 1 other acquire Circle?
Alter Equity and 1 other acquired Circle in 2023.
Who has owned Circle over time?
Circle has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: LigurCapital · via POR FESR 2007-2013 · 2015–2025; Alter Equity · via Alter Equity Fund II · since 2023; Balderton Capital · via Balderton Capital VIII · since 2023.
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