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First Circle

Founded by : Patrick Lynch, 1 January 2015

About the Company

First Circle, a trailblazer in Financial Technology (FinTech), was founded by Patrick Lynch and Tony Ennis with the vision to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in growth markets. The company focuses on financing business-to-business (B2B) trade transactions to facilitate the growth of SMEs by providing convenient access to financial services. First Circle is committed to the principle that strong businesses should have access to capital based on meritocracy, free from constraints related to collateral or personal connections.

 

Since its public launch in 2016, First Circle has experienced significant growth in its customer base. The team, consisting of former members from prestigious institutions like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Amazon, and Web Summit, brings expertise in technology, financial services, and e-commerce. Currently, First Circle is providing millions of dollars worth of financing to SMEs across various industries, a testament to the trust it has earned nationwide.

 

With an international culture boasting a diverse team of over 10 nationalities, all driven by the company's purpose, First Circle has gained support from investors with a track record of backing world-leading technology companies like Uber and PayPal. The company's advisors also hold positions on the boards of major FinTech companies globally.

 

Looking ahead with financial optimism, First Circle aims to expand its impact by partnering with and empowering more SMEs in the Philippines and subsequently throughout Southeast Asia. Recognized and trusted by the Philippine government, First Circle serves as the official Finance Partner of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The company is also a pioneer data provider to the Credit Information Corporation (CIC) and holds the distinction of being the first FinTech company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines.

Industry Type

According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, First Circle’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
  • Sector: Financials
  • Industry group: Financial Services
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Sub-Industry: Transaction & Payment Processing Services
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Company Address

10F Bonifacio One Technology Tower 31st st, cor Rizal Dr, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines

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