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Manchester is home to a growing number of startups across various sectors. The city's ecosystem includes companies in finance, retail, and real estate.
Fintech company OakNorth has secured $1B in funding, highlighting the area's investment strength. This overview explores 59 companies defining Manchester's business landscape.
Below is our list of 59 Manchester startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50OakNorth created a digital bank to give entrepreneurs and their businesses access to bespoke credit and banking services. Their platform provides tailored financial solutions for companies across the UK and US.
Versori develops a universal data API to help developers connect any data source to any destination. Their platform simplifies data integration with tools for ETL, reverse ETL, and AI-powered transformations.
Algbra built a financial services application centered on ethical and Sharia-compliant banking. Their platform provides users with money management tools and a way to track their personal carbon footprint.
Co-op runs a network of businesses that serve communities across the UK, offering everything from groceries and insurance to legal advice. The group is also a major provider of funeral services, making it a fixture in many aspects of daily life.
THG Ingenuity builds a complete commerce solution that powers global, direct-to-consumer brands. The company’s end-to-end platform handles digital marketing, online trading, and international fulfillment operations.
Bruntwood SciTech builds and operates innovation districts across the UK, providing specialist lab and office space for the science and technology sector. Their ecosystem is designed to help these companies thrive by connecting them to funding, talent, and a collaborative business network.
Northcoders operates a coding school that provides training for aspiring software developers and data engineers. Their bootcamps focus on building job-ready skills in areas like full-stack JavaScript, preparing graduates for new careers in the tech industry.
Urban Splash develops design-led residential and commercial properties through urban regeneration projects across the UK. They are recognized for transforming buildings into unique places to live and work.
VYPR operates a product intelligence platform that lets businesses test new innovations with real consumers. The platform delivers robust consumer data, allowing brands to develop better products and get to market faster.
Freedom Fibre builds and operates a wholesale full-fibre broadband network across the North West of England. Through partnerships with internet service providers, they deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity directly to homes and businesses.
Our top ten picks offer a glimpse into the city's energy, but the story doesn't end there. Founders are building in fields like AI and fintech, collectively raising nearly £3 billion to fund their growth.
Some are just starting their journey, while others are already scaling quickly. Here’s a look at the other companies shaping Manchester's startup ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2019 | £165M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2023 | £163.3M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2018 | £5M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2015 | £13.5M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $50.5M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2016 | £16.1M | Venture Round | |
| SaaS | 2012 | $68.8M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2018 | £66.3M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Cloud | 2013 | £93M | Series C | |
| AI | 2018 | £13M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 1998 | $383.3M | Series H | |
| AI | 2022 | £3.8M | Undisclosed | |
| Infrastructure | 1997 | £12M | Private Equity | |
| Gaming | 2023 | £7.9M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2011 | $290M | Venture Round | |
| Education | 2019 | £1.5M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 1994 | £945M | Debt Financing | |
| Security | 2015 | $23.5M | Series A | |
| Communications | 2006 | $38.5M | Venture Round | |
| AgTech | 2018 | $2.9M | Grant | |
| Media | 2016 | £5.5M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2007 | $71.4M | Series D | |
| Retail | 2020 | $32.2M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | £1M | Seed | |
| AI | 2018 | £11.5M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2019 | $4.5M | Grant | |
| Data | 2017 | £11.2M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2014 | $117.7M | Series C | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $51.1M | Undisclosed | |
| SaaS | 2022 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 1976 | £97M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2017 | £56.6M | Series B | |
| Marketing | 2017 | $7.8M | Venture Round | |
| Healthcare | 2013 | $55.3M | — | |
| Hardware | 2012 | $10M | — | |
| Infrastructure | 2014 | £63M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2013 | $14.6M | Series B | |
| AI | 2018 | $7.8M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2016 | £20M | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2018 | £4.3M | Seed | |
| AI | 2020 | $8M | — | |
| Media | 2020 | £2.1M | Seed | |
| Real Estate | 1989 | £90M | Debt Financing | |
| Cloud | 2005 | £9M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2020 | £550k | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2024 | £4M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | $6.8M | Grant | |
| Gaming | 2017 | $10M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2000 | $80M | Secondary Market |
