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Circle

Software·UK·Active·3yr hold

circle is a education company, headquartered in France.

Entry
2023
Hold
3yr
Status
Active
Est. EV
–

Who owns Circle?

Circle is currently owned by Balderton Capital through Balderton Capital VIII (2021 vintage), since 2023. Across its history, Circle has been through 2 private equity ownership periods, detailed in the timeline below.

Hand-verified · updated 2026-04-21

Balderton Capital
Most recent investor
Balderton Capital
Balderton Capital VIII · 2021 · VC
2 ownership periods · full history below

Key facts

HQFrance
SectorEducation

Ownership history

2 ownership periods · co-invest detected

Active
Co-held by Alter Equity and Balderton Capital since 2023.
Co-invest · 2 holders · 2023 · present
Alter Equity
Alter EquityActive
2023 · present · Alter Equity Fund II · 2020 · Growth
MOIC
–
Balderton Capital
Balderton CapitalActive
2023 · present · Balderton Capital VIII · 2021 · VC
MOIC
–

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