CircleIn

CircleIn

Collaborative study spaces for higher education

Overview

CircleIn provides a platform for higher education institutions to support collaborative learning and student engagement. Universities subscribe to give their students access to a virtual space with study rooms, chat, and shareable study packs where peers can connect, form study groups, and exchange resources. The product works by hosting moderated spaces within the university’s ecosystem, letting students create rooms, post materials, and chat to coordinate group study and peer support. CircleIn differentiates itself through its university partner model and widespread adoption across nearly all states, focusing on structured, school-supported peer collaboration rather than generic social learning. The company’s goal is to reduce student isolation and boost academic performance by making it easier for students to collaborate and access study resources within their campus community.

About CircleIn

Simplify's Rating
Why CircleIn is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Education

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$430K

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2017

Get referred to CircleIn

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • North Dakota's fall 2026 rollout signals multi-year institutional retention and broader campus adoption.
  • ICLCA's June 2026 partnership opens learning-center channel sales nationwide.
  • CircleIn's automated Blackboard sync reduces faculty friction and speeds deployment.

What critics are saying

  • Blackboard and other LMS vendors can copy CircleIn's study features inside existing contracts.
  • Responsible AI tutoring invites academic-integrity scrutiny and institutional procurement delays.
  • A bad AI answer at UND triggers contract nonrenewal and campus bans by 2027.

What makes CircleIn unique

  • CircleIn's AI Tutor and peer study network are bundled into one campus platform.
  • University of North Dakota expanded CircleIn to all students across all colleges in September 2026.
  • ICLCA partnership embeds CircleIn inside learning-center workflows, not just student messaging.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$430k

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Early VC funding comparison data is currently unavailable. We're working to provide this information soon!
Early VC Funding Comparison
Coming Soon

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↓ -4%
Technical.ly
Apr 25th, 2024
Inside Bowie State’S Ongoing Tech Evolution: Esports Arena And Much More

Tech-driven innovation and gaming culture are changing the landscape of youth-driven programs throughout Maryland as robots and gameplay become integral components of the student experience. Bowie State University (BSU), one of four public HBCUs in Maryland, invested more in these offerings for its students through a recently launched, $575,000 esports facility. VIDEO

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

CircleIn is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →