Circle
Develops and operates the Arc blockchain and associated blockchain infrastructure and services for the digital asset ecosystem.
Overview
Circle builds and operates the Arc blockchain, providing core blockchain infrastructure and services aimed at participants in the digital-asset ecosystem. The company positions Arc as a platform-level network to support blockchain transactions and interactions across a range of digital-asset use cases. In May 2026 Circle raised an undisclosed $222M round at a $3.0 billion valuation to accelerate development and scaling of the Arc blockchain. The fresh capital and high valuation underscore investor confidence in Circle's focus on blockchain infrastructure and its ability to expand network operations and support for the Arc platform.
Funding History
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has Circle raised in total?
- Circle has raised a total of $3.2B across 2 funding rounds.
- Who are Circle's investors?
- Circle's investors include Undisclosed.
- What does Circle do?
- Circle builds and operates the Arc blockchain, providing core blockchain infrastructure and services aimed at participants in the digital-asset ecosystem. The company positions Arc as a platform-level network to support blockchain transactions and interactions across a range of digital-asset use cases. In May 2026 Circle raised an undisclosed $222M round at a $3.0 billion valuation to accelerate development and scaling of the Arc blockchain. The fresh capital and high valuation underscore investor confidence in Circle's focus on blockchain infrastructure and its ability to expand network operations and support for the Arc platform.
- Where is Circle headquartered?
- Circle is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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