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CircleRock Capital

Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin

Description

CircleRock Capital is a Dublin, Ireland-based venture capital firm actively investing across the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages of high-growth companies. Positioned within Ireland's burgeoning tech ecosystem, the firm plays a crucial role in funding and scaling innovative startups not only domestically but also with an eye towards broader European and international markets. Their strategic location in Dublin provides them with access to a vibrant pool of talent and a supportive regulatory environment for emerging technology ventures.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its flexibility across early and growth stages, enabling them to support companies from their initial product-market fit validation through significant scaling phases. CircleRock Capital has indicated a clear range for their typical first checks, with ticket sizes in the last 12 months spanning from EUR 500,000 to EUR 4.5 million. This translates to an approximate range of $540,000 to $4.86 million USD, based on recent exchange rates. This substantial range demonstrates their capacity to lead or co-invest in diverse funding rounds, from initial seed capital injections to more substantial Series B growth equity.

By focusing on these critical early and mid-growth stages, CircleRock Capital aims to partner with founders who are building disruptive technologies and scalable business models. Their multi-stage approach suggests a commitment to long-term relationships, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and network access as companies navigate the complexities of rapid expansion. This positions them as a valuable partner for startups seeking to accelerate their development and achieve significant market penetration.

Investor Profile

CircleRock Capital has backed more than 20 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $4.9M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Pre Seed (15%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)

Country Focus

  • Ireland (35%)
  • United Kingdom (35%)
  • Denmark (10%)
  • Luxembourg (10%)
  • United States (5%)
  • Spain (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Machine Learning
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Saas
  • Devops
  • Hospitality
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CircleRock Capital frequently co-invest with?

PROfounders Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Fin Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
RTP Global
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Anamcara Capital
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 2
Samaipata
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 2
Elkstone Capital Partners
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 3
Unpopular Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Cavalry Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Playfair Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Triple Point Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does CircleRock Capital often collaborate with?

JU
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
JM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
SB
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CM
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1
AA
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Kunal Shah
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
MR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
FN
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by CircleRock Capital?

TurinTech AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Code Optimisation Platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DevOpsGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaS
Series AMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
PLATFORM Golf

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

PLATFORM Golf is a pioneering golf technology firm focusing on transforming the sport of golf.

GamingSports
Series UnknownDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
emma

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Emma provides a cloud management platform to optimize and govern cloud environments.

Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud ManagementDevOpsPaaS
Series ANov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Yonder

London, England, United Kingdom

Yonder is a credit card company for foodies.

Credit CardsFinanceFinancial Services
Series UnknownSep 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $31,078,256
Retrograde

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Retrograde is a Software Development company.

SoftwareWeb Development
Pre SeedSep 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,992,330
Nory AI

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Nory is a restaurant management platform with features like AI-powered business intelligence, inventory control, and employee management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HospitalityInformation TechnologyRestaurants
Series AMay 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,933,788
Scaleup Finance

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Scaleup Finance provides a financial management platform designed to improve the management and administration of financial operations.

FinanceFinTechSoftwareSubscription Service
SeedMar 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Griffin

London, England, United Kingdom

Griffin is a banking-as-a-service provider that helps companies build and launch financial services products.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechIaaSInternetSaaS
Series AMar 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $24,354,759
Piper

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Piper is an AI-based software tool that offers CRM data to keep flawless records of customer interactions, and relations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CRMInformation TechnologyProductivity ToolsSoftware
Pre SeedOct 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Material Evolution

Dover, Delaware, United States

Material Evolution is a manufacturing company that aims to decarbonize cement industry using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningManufacturing
Series AJun 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $18,919,805