About Us
Circles was born from a singular, modern frustration: why is it so difficult to coordinate with the people we actually like? We are the most connected generation in history, yet the "admin" of organising a simple dinner or a game of padel has never been more exhausting.
WhatsApp is chaotic. Social media is performative. Circles is different because trust is baked into the code. You cannot see a stranger. You cannot be cold-messaged. You cannot "ghost" a group without consequence. We use technology to enforce the behaviours that make genuine connection possible.
Every feature we build answers one question: does this get you off your phone and into the city? If the answer is no, we don't build it. We aren't an app designed to keep you scrolling; we are the engine that gets you out the door.
Who We Are
London First
We are focused on delivering the perfect social experience to London before we take Circles to the rest of the world.
Hours Reclaimed
No more pinging out twenty last-minute texts or waiting for a reply from one person before inviting another. We’ve killed the back-and-forth.
Our Values
Our values shape everything we do. Community is a cornerstone of humanity and we open the doors to this for all.
Interest-led matching
Not demographics. We optimise for whether a group will have a good conversation — connecting people on what they actually care about.
Anti-bail reputation engine
A public reliability score. Confirm 24h out, check in on arrival. Cancelling late is visible to your network. No ghost, no streak.
Our Members As Our Moat
Build on trust and real relationships that are impossible to import or fake, make us unique, and unlocks new friendships build on mutual interests and hobbies.
Our Founder
