Curated · time-bound · by invitation

Small tables, thoughtfully set

Circles are curated, time-bound gatherings for eight to twelve people — the heart of Vellum. They create the shared context that private introductions grow from.

Physical

In-person evenings around Tehran. The exact venue is shared privately after you reserve.

Virtual

Online tables you can join from anywhere. A private link is shared in the Circle Room after reserving.

Hybrid

A mix of in-person and online, for gatherings that bridge both worlds.

A glimpse of upcoming Circles

Members see the full list, with eligibility and reservations.

New Circles are being planned — check back soon.
What an evening feels like

An unhurried table for eight to twelve

Slow conversation, thoughtful people, no small talk, no agenda — just the right people, in the right room.

1

The Circle Room opens beforehand, so the table isn't strangers when you arrive.

2

An evening of unhurried conversation. A Vellum host keeps things easy.

3

Afterwards, Circle Picks open — privately choose who you'd be open to continuing with.

Circle Picks

First shared context, then private selection

After a Circle, privately choose who you’d be open to continuing with — only people who were actually there. If it’s mutual, a private introduction opens.

One-sided picks always stay private
No visible rejection, ever
No global swipe — never called a "match"

Your first Circle is a membership away.