The Cirqle was founded in 2014 by a group of entrepreneurs with experience in a variety of industries, including law, marketing, and ecommerce. The team has a strong academic background, with degrees from universities such as Radboud University, Leiden University, and the University of Nicosia. In addition to their experience in the private sector, the team has also worked with a number of startups, including kollekt.fm and joox.fm.