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Circa Labs

Techstars '21

Bridgeport, US · Founded 2020 · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Circa was a company focused on accelerating renter wealth; it has since joined Stake to continue that mission.

Also known as Circa · Circa Labs Inc.

FintechPropTech

Investors · 4

Consumer Ventureslisted by Consumer VenturesHinsdale · $500K – $1M

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Launchpad Venture Grouplisted by Launchpad Venture GroupBoston · $8M – $10M

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Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Circa Labs Inc. operates the consumer-facing Circa rent application, distributed through the wearecirca.com website and accompanying mobile and desktop applications. The company is headquartered in Bridgeport, United States.

The company's website publishes a privacy policy, last modified in May 2022, covering data collected from website visitors, from users of applications downloaded via the site, and from interactions with the company's advertising on third-party services. The policy states that the site is not intended for users under 18 years of age and describes the collection of personal identifiers such as name, postal address, email address and telephone number, as well as automatically collected technical data including IP addresses, device and browser information, and cookie-based behavioral tracking. It also references transactions carried out through the website and the possibility that users provide financial information before placing an order.

Business model

Circa Labs offers a consumer rent application; the website's privacy policy references transactions and orders carried out through the site, including the potential collection of financial information from users.

▸Full profile — go-to-market, geography

Go-to-market

Renters and consumers aged 18 and over.

Geography

Headquartered in Bridgeport, United States, with services delivered through a website and downloadable mobile and desktop applications.

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Related companies · 10

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FlexFlex provides a platform that allows renters to make flexible and predictable rental payments, helping households manage financial volatility while providing property managers operational stability. The company also offers eviction prevention support programs through Flex for Good.
KasheeshKasheesh offers a payment tool that links a user's existing credit and debit cards and generates a single Mastercard card that splits a purchase across multiple cards at any merchant accepting Mastercard. Aimed at consumers, its patent-pending technology helps manage credit utilization and combine payment methods without creating new debt, loans, or credit checks.
ZenbaseZenbase is Canada's financial health platform that enables renters to build credit through rent reporting and offers flexible, bi-weekly-aligned payment options. The platform serves renters and property managers seeking to improve credit outcomes and payment flexibility for Canada's largest household expense.
Avail (fka Rentalutions)A messaging platform feature for property managers and rental companies that links conversations to tenant lifecycle stages and provides filtering and alert capabilities.
EsusuEsusu is an economic mobility platform that helps working families build credit and strengthen financial stability through rent payment reporting. The company targets low-income renters and aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by addressing housing barriers.
Split PaySplitPay provides payment infrastructure that allows renters to split rent and other recurring expenses into smaller installments. The platform uses real-time cash flow analysis rather than traditional credit scores to approve payments for consumers living paycheck to paycheck.
Turbo TenantTurboTenant provides tenant screening reports and rental application services for independent landlords managing rental property investments. The platform uses identity verification and background checks to help landlords evaluate prospective tenants.
BaselaneBaselane provides accounting and financial management software for real estate investors and landlords, helping them track cash flow, manage property finances, and optimize tax deductions.
AmogyAmogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime. The company offers modular ammonia-to-power systems and high-efficiency catalysts as alternatives to diesel and hydrogen fuel solutions.

Companies working in the same space as Circa Labs.

▸Research sources · 8

primary sources listed

8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Circa Labs do?
Circa Labs Inc. is the operator of the Circa rent app, aimed at helping renters build wealth.
Who are Circa Labs's investors?
Circa Labs's investors include CEI Ventures, Consumer Ventures, Launchpad Venture Group, Techstars.
Where is Circa Labs headquartered?
Circa Labs is headquartered in Bridgeport, US.