About Capital Circle
Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between innovative start-ups and forward-thinking investors, we are dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and driving sustainable growth. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a platform that empowers founders, connects them with the right capital and provides strategic guidance to turn bold ideas into successful ventures. Our journey is defined by a commitment to innovation, mentorship and creating meaningful impact in the start-up ecosystem.
Pallak Tayal
Head of Advisory & Due Diligence
Pallak Tayal is a former McKinsey consultant in the US, specialising in startup strategy, fundraising and operational scale-up. She brings top-tier consulting discipline to founder-led businesses, leading Capital Circle’s advisory and due diligence work to ensure every opportunity is evaluated with clear logic, robust analysis and execution-ready recommendations.
Krit Tayal
Head of Investment Strategy
Krit Tayal is an investment strategist with UK consulting experience and a focus on global public markets. He leads Capital Circle’s investment strategy and thematic research, with coverage across consumer, technology, luxury and new-economy sectors. His approach integrates macroeconomics, trade policy, regulation and geopolitics to translate global shifts into high-conviction, actionable investment strategies.
The People Behind Capital Circle
The People Behind Capital Circle
Us in Numbers
₹100m+
in Capital Facilitated
40+
Portfolio Companies
3 Countries
International Network
22
Years of Experience
*For definitions and methodology, please refer to our Privacy & Legal Policy.
Who We Are
Capital Circle was created for two types of people:
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Founders who are serious about building enduring businesses and want clear guidance on funding, strategy and investor readiness.
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Investors who value high-quality information, direct founder access and a thoughtful approach to private-market opportunities.
We sit in the middle as a consulting and matchmaking platform, helping both sides understand each other better, structure information and move faster with fewer surprises.
What We Do
For Start-ups
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Capital & Investment Advisory:
We work with founders to make their businesses “investor ready” – refining their story, numbers, structure and funding roadmap from seed to later stages. -
Mentorship & Strategic Guidance:
Through our 12-week accelerator programme and bespoke advisory work, we support founders on strategy, go-to-market, governance and growth. -
Funding Support & Introductions:
We help start-ups identify the right type of capital and connect them with aligned angels, family offices and funds. All investments are made directly between founders and investors.
For Investors
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Curated Deal Flow:
We selectively share early and growth-stage opportunities with investors who understand the risk and time horizons of private markets. -
Structured Information & Founder Access:
We organise key information, highlight risk factors and facilitate direct conversations with founders so investors can make their own independent decisions. -
No Membership Fees, No Pooled Funds:
We do not charge recurring membership fees to investors, and we never pool investor money. You stay flexible and cost-efficient, focusing your capital on opportunities – not on platform overheads.
What We Are Not
To keep things transparent and compliant:
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We are not a fund, AIF, PMS or hedge fund
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We do not pool or manage investor money
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We do not provide portfolio management services
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We do not offer personalised investment advice or stock tips
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We do not act as merchant bankers or lead managers to issues
Capital Circle operates as a consulting and matchmaking platform. All investments are made directly between investors and companies, and investors are responsible for their own decisions in consultation with their regulated advisers.
Our Story
Capital Circle was born from a different view of how private investing should work.
We saw that many angel networks charge fixed monthly membership fees on top of success fees. For a lot of emerging investors, that’s an unnecessary barrier to even getting started. At the same time, these platforms often market the names of their investors and start-ups heavily, rather than quietly protecting their privacy and interests.
We wanted to build an alternative.
Capital Circle was created as a discreet, advisory-led interface where founders and investors can work together without paying for “access” or being turned into marketing material. The focus is on clarity, alignment and thoughtful deal-making, not on selling seats in a network.
We started by helping a small group of founders organise their data, refine their pitch and speak to investors in a more structured way. At the same time, we began supporting investors who wanted better visibility into deals without being overwhelmed by volume, fees or marketing spin.
Over time, this evolved into:
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A 12-week accelerator programme for early-stage founders
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A curated deal-sharing network for investors
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A set of playbooks and frameworks for fundraising, governance and growth
Today, Capital Circle continues to grow as a quiet, trusted interface between ambitious founders and serious investors, with economics and privacy designed to be fair for both sides.
Our Principles
We keep a few principles at the core of everything we do:
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Clarity over noise:
Simple numbers, clear structures and honest conversations beat buzzwords every time. -
Alignment over volume:
We care more about the right matches than sending hundreds of decks to everyone. -
Direct relationships:
We encourage founders and investors to know each other properly – beyond a single call or a one-page summary. -
Education first:
We spend time explaining risks, structures and expectations. Smart people make better partners. -
Compliance & integrity:
We operate within the regulatory framework and are explicit about what we do not do.
How We Work
1. Understand your goals
We start with a conversation – whether you’re a founder or an investor – to understand your objectives, constraints and preferences.
2. Structure & preparation
For founders, this means refining decks, models and data rooms. For investors, it means clarifying sectors, stages and cheque sizes of interest.
3. Curated introductions
When there is a good fit, we facilitate direct introductions and structured conversations – with all parties clear on context and expectations.
4. Ongoing support
We stay available for follow-on questions, clarity and updates, without inserting ourselves into the transaction flow or decision-making.