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2024 Bank Financing Stats: Banks Miss MSME Lending Quota, Despite MSMEs Employing 65% of PH Workforce

November 28, 2024

IFC's $7m investment in First Circle unlocks significant funding and smarter banking solutions for SMEs

October 10, 2024

Ease of Paying Taxes Act: The new law changing business taxes in the Philippines

April 12, 2024

5 Considerations to Ensure a Safe Return to Office

April 5, 2024

Top 7 SME Business Trends in the Philippines in 2024

January 2, 2024

DTI and First Circle renew SME support partnership for the 3rd time

August 11, 2023

First Circle 4th on Inquirer Growth Champions 2022 List

July 3, 2023

First Circle 6th in Philippine Growth Champions 2023 List

March 31, 2023

Clixlogic receives free financing from First Circle

March 28, 2023

5 things SMEs can expect from the new administration

March 8, 2023

First Circle and DTI Renew SME Support Partnership

March 8, 2023

First Circle now offers business loans in 5 new PH regions

February 17, 2023

Resources

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3 Stability Strategies to Boost Business Resilience Amid Trade Uncertainty

April 23, 2025

What is a POS Machine? A Guide to POS Systems for SMEs in the Philippines

March 10, 2025

3 Business Trends SMEs Should Prepare For In 2025

December 17, 2024

Customer Stories

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First Circle Stories: SH-CCPM Enterprise

August 21, 2024

First Circle Stories: IMVJ Apparel

August 20, 2024

First Circle Stories: Red Dot Design, Inc.

January 16, 2023

News

Stay informed on the most important updates and insights for SMEs

2024 Bank Financing Stats: Banks Miss MSME Lending Quota, Despite MSMEs Employing 65% of PH Workforce

November 28, 2024

IFC's $7m investment in First Circle unlocks significant funding and smarter banking solutions for SMEs

October 10, 2024

5 things SMEs can expect from the new administration

March 8, 2023

Resources

Get tools and guidance on growing your business

3 Stability Strategies to Boost Business Resilience Amid Trade Uncertainty

April 23, 2025

What is a POS Machine? A Guide to POS Systems for SMEs in the Philippines

March 10, 2025

3 Business Trends SMEs Should Prepare For In 2025

December 17, 2024

News

Stay informed on the most important updates and insights for SMEs

2024 Bank Financing Stats: Banks Miss MSME Lending Quota, Despite MSMEs Employing 65% of PH Workforce

November 28, 2024

IFC's $7m investment in First Circle unlocks significant funding and smarter banking solutions for SMEs

October 10, 2024

Ease of Paying Taxes Act: The new law changing business taxes in the Philippines

April 12, 2024

Customer Stories

Discover how our clients thrived with First Circle financing

First Circle Stories: SH-CCPM Enterprise

August 21, 2024

First Circle Stories: IMVJ Apparel

August 20, 2024

Business Loan Success for First Circle Clients

March 8, 2023

Why Smart Businesses choose First Circle

To grow

₱11 billion in loans given to support business growth

Average 80% revenue growth experienced within 2 years

To save time

5 minute account opening

Loans disbursed in 1 day

No paperwork needed

To save money

Most affordable no-collateral funding available

Fee-free payments

To minimize risk

Minimize downside risk

Never miss an opportunity due to cashflow gaps

We’re supported by a strong ecosystem

We create symbiotic relationships with fellow advocates of SME growth

Our Investors

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