Kuwait - Sharikat Mubasher: Circle, a fast-growing quick commerce startup founded in Kuwait, successfully secured $6 million in a series A funding round from a consortium of strategic investors to accelerate its mission to reshape the future of retail and consumption across the region.

Circle plans to expand its presence beyond Kuwait, laying the groundwork to establish a presence in key regional markets by early 2026, the company announced in a press release today.

The q-commerce startup aspires to become a leader in retail innovation, leveraging technology to make everyday life not just quicker, but genuinely easier and more connected.

This expansion, triggered by efficient infrastructure and tech-enabled operations, will allow Circle to grow across the region while remaining focused on serving local communities.

Commenting on this milestone, Altaf AlThekair, CEO of Circle, said: "Securing this funding is a major milestone that propels us toward our vision of reshaping quick commerce in the MENA region. Our growth story is rooted in our dedication to combining speed with purpose, empowering our local customers while maintaining the highest standards of convenience and reliability."

Founded in 2020, Circle runs on a network of tech-enabled, hyperlocal fulfillment centers and dark stores that ensure products are never out of stock and always within reach, unlike the typical online grocery experience. Its seamless user-friendly application enables customers to complete an order in seconds and have it at their doorsteps within minutes.