Circle Surrogacy
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fertility services |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | John Weltman |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | Over 70 countries |
Key people | John Weltman (founder) |
| Products | Surrogacy services, egg donation services |
| Owner | NorthStar Fertility Partners |
| Parent | NorthStar Fertility Partners |
| Website | www |
Circle Surrogacy is a surrogacy agency based in the United States, with its main office located in Boston, Massachusetts. Operating across more than 70 countries, it functions as a subsidiary of NorthStar Fertility Partners. Established in 1995 by John Weltman, the company's founder, Circle Surrogacy focuses on third-party reproductive services, including surrogacy and egg donation. The agency boasts an independently verified success rate of 99.3% for intended parents achieving parenthood through its programs. As of 2024, Circle Surrogacy maintains seven offices worldwide, catering to a broad international clientele and sustaining a prominent position within the fertility sector.
History
Established in 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts, Circle Surrogacy was created by John Weltman, who drew from his own surrogacy experience. The agency’s inaugural birth involved a heterosexual couple from Massachusetts. Circle Surrogacy caters to both intended parents and surrogates, with particular attention to financing solutions, extensive support for clients from over 70 countries, and a rigorous screening process that includes social work evaluations and psychological assessments.
In 2010, the company moved its headquarters to downtown Boston and expanded its footprint by opening regional branches in Washington, D.C., New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as establishing its first overseas office in London. By 2019, Circle Surrogacy had facilitated more than 2,000 births through surrogacy and egg donation programs, highlighting its substantial growth and influence within the fertility marketplace.
Surrogacy services
Circle Surrogacy delivers end-to-end support for both intended parents and gestational carriers, encompassing everything from initial application to post-delivery care. The organization incorporates legal and escrow services internally as part of its operational framework to ensure efficient client transactions. Although industry best practices typically advise using independent escrow providers to prevent conflicts of interest, Circle openly discloses its internal escrow management consistent with ethical standards set by SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation And Surrogacy) and the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. This strategy enhances Circle’s market position by providing a comprehensive service package within a trusted corporate environment.
Egg donation services and Everie egg bank
Starting between 1995 and 2000, Circle Surrogacy began connecting intended parents with egg donors. To address the demand for a transparent and thorough resource, the company launched Everie Egg Bank in 2023. Everie employs a proprietary Mutual Match™ system aimed at maximizing compatibility between donors and recipients. Headquartered in Boston and operating under NorthStar Fertility Partners—which manages all affiliated entities—Everie offers resources such as donor qualification criteria, compensation information, testimonials, and an accessible donor database.
Surrogacy.com
Introduced on November 14, 2023, Surrogacy.com functions as a community-driven platform "for surrogates, by surrogates," delivering straightforward information about the surrogacy journey. The website facilitates surrogate recruitment and agency matching efforts. Owned by NorthStar Fertility Partners—the parent company of Circle Surrogacy, Reproductive Possibilities, and Growing Generations—Surrogacy.com hosts a private member community where surrogates and their families exchange insights and support.
Industry overview and historical background
Surrogacy refers to an arrangement where a woman consents to carry a pregnancy on behalf of others, who assume legal parenthood following the child's birth. The sector originated in 1978 with the inaugural successful IVF procedure that facilitated surrogacy agreements. By 1980, the practice of compensated surrogacy became prevalent, typically involving monetary payment to the surrogate mother. Progress in reproductive technologies has broadened the availability of surrogacy services worldwide, supporting a variety of family configurations irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity. The expansion of surrogacy agencies signifies rising consumer demand and the development of innovative business approaches within the fertility sector.