First Circle
Taguig, PH · Founded 2016 · 313 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
First Circle is a Philippine fintech building a full-stack neobank for small and medium enterprises, providing financing, cash-flow management tools, and rooftop solar solutions. It focuses on underserved SMEs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Founders & leadership
First Circle was founded in 2016 by Patrick Lynch and Jorrit Koop.
Investors · 9
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
AccionWashington, D.C. · $1M
Insignia Ventures PartnersSingapore · $50K – $131M
VenturraJakarta · $1M – $60Mvia John Riady · inferred
Endeavor CatalystreportedNew York · $5.5M – $200M
Fasanara CapitalreportedLondon
IFCreported · 2 sourcesAuburn
International Finance CorporationreportedWashington D.C. · $20M – $500M
Also in the syndicate · 1
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does First Circle do?
- First Circle is a Philippine fintech building a full-stack neobank for small and medium enterprises, providing financing, cash-flow management tools, and rooftop solar solutions. It focuses on underserved SMEs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
- Who founded First Circle?
- First Circle was founded by Patrick Lynch, Jorrit Koop in 2016.
- Who are First Circle's investors?
- First Circle's investors include 500 Global, Accion, Insignia Ventures Partners, Venturra, Endeavor Catalyst, Fasanara Capital, IFC, International Finance Corporation.
- Where is First Circle headquartered?
- First Circle is headquartered in Taguig, PH.