Circle, a platform for buying and selling pre-owned products, has raised INR 3.4 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by early-stage VC firm Titan Capital, with participation from Raveen Sastry, co-founder of Myntra.
The funding will be used to enhance Circle’s AI tools for pricing, product grading, and catalog matching. The startup also plans to expand its electronics and home product categories, grow its Bengaluru operations, and enter new cities by 2026.
Chirag Kataruka, Co-founder, Circle, said, “We are building a C2C platform where trust is built into every transaction. Our goal is simple: make buying pre-owned goods feel as safe and seamless as buying new, while unlocking savings for buyers and income for sellers.”
“Indian households today own more products and replace them faster than ever, yet resale remains broken. Circle’s trust-first approach and full-stack model can unlock one of the largest consumer opportunities of this decade,” said a spokesperson for Titan Capital.
Circle was founded in 2025 by Ankit Misra and Chirag Kataruka. It is a C2C marketplace designed to make buying and selling used goods safer and more convenient.
The platform uses AI to verify listings, offers doorstep pickup and delivery, and ensures secure payments, removing the common risks of C2C transactions.
Circle uses AI checks and handles logistics from start to finish, making every sale trustworthy and ensuring quality.
Buyers receive verified products at their doorstep with full payment protection, while sellers can list items easily, get clear pricing, and receive payment immediately after pickup and verification.
Since its soft launch in August 2025, Circle has attracted over 17,000 users in Bengaluru, with popular categories including electronics, furniture, appliances, and home goods.
In the coming year, Circle will continue to focus on these core categories, strengthen its presence in Bengaluru, and expand to other cities by late 2026. The platform is currently active only in Bengaluru but will soon launch in major cities across India.
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