CirclePe raises close to $1 Mn in pre-seed round

Fintech startup CirclePe has raised close to $1 million in its pre-seed round led by OTP Ventures, with participation from 1947 Rise, iSeed, IIT Delhi, Venture Catalyst, and founders and CXOs from OfBusiness, BharatPe, Uni Cards, OYO, and others.

Led by Navan Jaiswal and Ankur Yadav, CirclePe’s ‘Smart Renting’ solution allows credit-worthy tenants to opt for a zero security-deposit move-in, enjoying the luxury of paying only their monthly rent without any extra charges. 

By partnering with major proptechs, CirclePe is enabling the smart renting feature for independent retail landlords and co-living operators, providing an easy and hassle-free rental experience.          

By eliminating the need for heavy security deposits paid by tenants and unlocking capital for landlords and co-living operators, CirclePe aims to disrupt the traditional rental value chain.

Suhail Sameer, who is the former CEO of BharatPe, is serving venture capital firm OTP Venture as managing partner. As per a media report, OTP Ventures is also looking to close its debut fund at Rs 400 crore by June.