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Startups in Manchester
156 startups in Manchester have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.1B between them.
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CastoreCastore is a premium brand that makes sportswear specifically for men.Castore is a premium brand that makes sportswear specifically for men.
Founded 2016Manchester, United Kingdom$306Mlast round May 2026 - 2
Praetura Commercial FinancePraetura Commercial Finance is a team of independent experts with a wealth of knowledge.Praetura Commercial Finance is a team of independent experts with a wealth of knowledge.
Founded 2016Manchester, United Kingdom$256Mlast round Mar 2024 - 3
Assetz CapitalAssetz Capital is a multi award-winning lender, operating in short to medium-term lending, we offer a range of bespoke property-backed specialist finance solutions.Assetz Capital is a multi award-winning lender, operating in short to medium-term lending, we offer a range of bespoke property-backed specialist finance solutions.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$205Mlast round Nov 2025 - 4
Bruntwood SciTechBruntwood SciTech is a life sciences property developer.Which provides unrivaled access to money and fundsBruntwood SciTech is a life sciences property developer.Which provides unrivaled access to money and funds
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$129Mlast round Apr 2025 - 5
PhagenesisPhagenesis Ltd.Phagenesis Ltd.
Founded 2007Manchester, United Kingdom$110Mlast round Apr 2026 - 6
wejoWejo is a data, analytics, and software service company that analyzes connected and electric vehicle data.Wejo is a data, analytics, and software service company that analyzes connected and electric vehicle data.
Founded 2014Manchester, United Kingdom$103Mlast round Jul 2022 - 7
TelcomTelcom is an internet service provider that offers broadband and VoIP solutions.Telcom is an internet service provider that offers broadband and VoIP solutions.
Founded 2014Manchester, United Kingdom$87Mlast round Jul 2021 - 8
SummizeSummize is a Manchester-based legal technology company founded in 2018 by Tom Dunlop and David Smith.Summize is a Manchester-based legal technology company founded in 2018 by Tom Dunlop and David Smith.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$73Mlast round Mar 2026 - 9
UrbanChainUrbanChain is a Manchester-based energy-tech company founded in 2017, specializing in a peer-to-peer renewable energy platform.UrbanChain is a Manchester-based energy-tech company founded in 2017, specializing in a peer-to-peer renewable energy platform.
Founded 2017Manchester, United Kingdom$71Mlast round Dec 2024 - 10
OTROOTRO is a content platform that connects content producers with buyers and publishers.OTRO is a content platform that connects content producers with buyers and publishers.
Founded 2017Manchester, United Kingdom$64Mlast round Dec 2018 - 11
NotonthehighstreetLittle Pom makes beautiful hand painted children's name signs - each one is unique as the colours and patterns are picked by you and then hand painted by us.Little Pom makes beautiful hand painted children's name signs - each one is unique as the colours and patterns are picked by you and then hand painted by us.
Founded 2011Manchester, United Kingdom$62Mlast round Aug 2016 - 12
PAYL8RPayl8r is a flexible, convenient, and modern method of paying for goods and services online and in-store.Payl8r is a flexible, convenient, and modern method of paying for goods and services online and in-store.
Founded 2014Manchester, United Kingdom$55Mlast round Jul 2021 - 13
RevolveRevolve is a financial services provider specializing in trade credit, trade finance, and tailored working capital solutions.Revolve is a financial services provider specializing in trade credit, trade finance, and tailored working capital solutions.
Founded 2016Manchester, United Kingdom$54Mlast round Apr 2026 - 14
HolifermHoliferm develops holistically improved fermentation technology for massive economic improvements.Holiferm develops holistically improved fermentation technology for massive economic improvements.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$51Mlast round Sept 2026 - 15
AvectoAvecto is a software company which develops endpoint security software solutions that protect businesses from advanced threats.Avecto is a software company which develops endpoint security software solutions that protect businesses from advanced threats.
Founded 2008Manchester, United Kingdom$49Mlast round Dec 2015 - 16
Connex OneConnex One is an England-based customer engagement platform that offers solutions such as workforce optimization, analytics and contact center operations for businesses.Connex One is an England-based customer engagement platform that offers solutions such as workforce optimization, analytics and contact center operations for businesses.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Jun 2024 - 17
Push DoctorWe work in partnership with the NHS serving more than 5.8 million patients by helping them to see a doctor face-to-face wherever they are at a time and place thWe work in partnership with the NHS serving more than 5.8 million patients by helping them to see a doctor face-to-face wherever they are at a time and place th
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Jul 2017 - 18
AppLearnAppLearn is a pioneering digital adoption company and creator of the Adopt digital adoption solution.AppLearn is a pioneering digital adoption company and creator of the Adopt digital adoption solution.
Founded 2011Manchester, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Sept 2019 - 19
Moda FurnishingsModa Furnishings design, manufacture and sell luxurious and versatile rattan garden furniture at realistic prices.Moda Furnishings design, manufacture and sell luxurious and versatile rattan garden furniture at realistic prices.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Sept 2021 - 20
M2 Digital LimitedM2 Digital is a print service provider delivering managed, IT, operational and consultancy services.M2 Digital is a print service provider delivering managed, IT, operational and consultancy services.
Founded 1992Manchester, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Sept 2006 - 21
StylistpickStylistpick is a UK-based online fashion brand that launched in December 2010.Stylistpick is a UK-based online fashion brand that launched in December 2010.
Founded 2010Manchester, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Feb 2012 - 22
BiorelateBiorelate Ltd.Biorelate Ltd.
Founded 2014Manchester, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Aug 2026 - 23
Kalibrate TechnologiesKalibrate works with the world’s leading brands to help them outperform the competition across location, pricing, and marketing functions.Kalibrate works with the world’s leading brands to help them outperform the competition across location, pricing, and marketing functions.
Founded 1993Manchester, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Mar 2026 - 24Phosphate TherapeuticsPhosphate Therapeutics is focused on the development of mineral-derived hospital pharmaceuticals.
Phosphate Therapeutics is focused on the development of mineral-derived hospital pharmaceuticals.
Founded 2011Manchester, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Mar 2012 - 25
Key TravelKey Travel is a travel management company that offers its services to NGO, academic, and faith sectors.Key Travel is a travel management company that offers its services to NGO, academic, and faith sectors.
Founded 1980Manchester, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Aug 2013 - 26
FirenzeFirenze aims to expand financial services by extending investment-backed lending to a wider audience.Firenze aims to expand financial services by extending investment-backed lending to a wider audience.
Founded 2023Manchester, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Apr 2026 - 27
BarburritoBarburrito is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in Mexican cuisine, particularly burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and nachos.Barburrito is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in Mexican cuisine, particularly burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and nachos.
Founded 2005Manchester, United Kingdom$11Mlast round May 2014 - 28
ImperagenImperagen is a Techbio company founded in 2021, based in Manchester, UK.Imperagen is a Techbio company founded in 2021, based in Manchester, UK.
Founded 2021Manchester, United Kingdom$11Mlast round May 2026 - 29
ProvecaProveca is a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in the design & licensing of medicines for children for a variety of therapy areas.Proveca is a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in the design & licensing of medicines for children for a variety of therapy areas.
Founded 2010Manchester, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Jul 2024 - 30
ForthStarForthStar is a privately held mobile games studio based in Manchester/Altrincham, UK, founded in 2023 by Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, who previously created PlaydForthStar is a privately held mobile games studio based in Manchester/Altrincham, UK, founded in 2023 by Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, who previously created Playd
Founded 2023Manchester, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Jan 2024 - 31
CultureAICultureAI is a cybersecurity technology company based in Manchester and London, UK, specializing in Human Risk Management (HRM) and AI Usage Control.CultureAI is a cybersecurity technology company based in Manchester and London, UK, specializing in Human Risk Management (HRM) and AI Usage Control.
Founded 2015Manchester, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Jul 2024 - 32
ConcreteneConcretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry.
Concretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry.
Founded 2020Manchester, United Kingdom$9.9Mlast round Oct 2026 - 33
QV BioelectronicsQV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$9.8Mlast round Jan 2026 - 34
The fresh GroupThe Fresh Group, officially known as Fresh Approach (UK) Limited, is a global brand experience agency based in Manchester, England.The Fresh Group, officially known as Fresh Approach (UK) Limited, is a global brand experience agency based in Manchester, England.
Founded 2004Manchester, United Kingdom$9.5Mlast round Jun 2014 - 35
AccessPayAccessPay is a UK-based fintech company headquartered in Manchester, specializing in cloud-based bank integration solutions, payment automation, and cash management.AccessPay is a UK-based fintech company headquartered in Manchester, specializing in cloud-based bank integration solutions, payment automation, and cash management.
Founded 2012Manchester, United Kingdom$9.4Mlast round Jun 2024 - 36
ResponseTapResponseTap Call Intelligence takes call tracking to another level, amplifying the depth of data across the end-to-end customer journey.ResponseTap Call Intelligence takes call tracking to another level, amplifying the depth of data across the end-to-end customer journey.
Founded 2008Manchester, United Kingdom$9.4Mlast round May 2014 - 37
CytixCytix is an AI-powered continuous security testing platform founded in 2022 and headquartered in Manchester, with a corporate office in Evesham, UK.Cytix is an AI-powered continuous security testing platform founded in 2022 and headquartered in Manchester, with a corporate office in Evesham, UK.
Founded 2022Manchester, United Kingdom$9.1Mlast round Aug 2026 - 38
Made With IntentMade With Intent is an intent-based experience optimization platform designed for ecommerce.Made With Intent is an intent-based experience optimization platform designed for ecommerce.
Founded 2023Manchester, United Kingdom$9.0Mlast round Sept 2026 - 39
ZutoZuto is a UK-based car finance fintech company founded in 2006, originally known as Car Loan 4U.Zuto is a UK-based car finance fintech company founded in 2006, originally known as Car Loan 4U.
Founded 2006Manchester, United Kingdom$8.5Mlast round Jul 2019 - 40
Cumulus Encrypted Storage System (CESS)CESS is a is committed to build a block-chain-based distributed cloud storage system.CESS is a is committed to build a block-chain-based distributed cloud storage system.
Founded 2019Manchester, United Kingdom$8.0Mlast round Dec 2023 - 41
StorelectricStorelectric is a UK-based company founded in 2013, specializing in large-scale, long-duration green energy storage solutions.Storelectric is a UK-based company founded in 2013, specializing in large-scale, long-duration green energy storage solutions.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$7.7Mlast round Mar 2025 - 42
Functional Gut GroupThe Functional Gut Group offers clever ways for diagnosing issues related to gut health.The Functional Gut Group offers clever ways for diagnosing issues related to gut health.
Founded -Manchester, United Kingdom$7.5Mlast round Apr 2025 - 43
The Insights FamilyThe Insights Family is a global leader in market intelligence focused on kids, teens, parents, and families.The Insights Family is a global leader in market intelligence focused on kids, teens, parents, and families.
Founded 2017Manchester, United Kingdom$7.1Mlast round Jan 2024 - 44
KOMI GroupKOMI Group is a Manchester-based digital media company founded in 2015.KOMI Group is a Manchester-based digital media company founded in 2015.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$7.1Mlast round Jul 2024 - 45
FixtuurFixtuur is a visual commerce platform based in Manchester, United Kingdom, that enhances the online shopping experience for furniture, bathroom, and home décor retailers.Fixtuur is a visual commerce platform based in Manchester, United Kingdom, that enhances the online shopping experience for furniture, bathroom, and home décor retailers.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$6.6Mlast round May 2025 - 46
VYPRVypr is a leading product intelligence platform based in Manchester, UK, founded in 2013 by Ben Davies.Vypr is a leading product intelligence platform based in Manchester, UK, founded in 2013 by Ben Davies.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Apr 2025 - 47
Integritas Property GroupIntegritas Property Group collaboratively with investors, construction companies and landowners to bring unique rental property.Integritas Property Group collaboratively with investors, construction companies and landowners to bring unique rental property.
Founded 2021Manchester, United Kingdom$6.2Mlast round Sept 2023 - 48
Oliver SweeneyOliver Sweeney is a British menswear brand founded in 1989 and based in London.Oliver Sweeney is a British menswear brand founded in 1989 and based in London.
Founded 1989Manchester, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Mar 2015 - 49
Watercycle TechnologiesWatercycle Technologies specialized in the development of high-yield, low-cost mineral extraction, and water treatment systems.Watercycle Technologies specialized in the development of high-yield, low-cost mineral extraction, and water treatment systems.
Founded 2020Manchester, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Nov 2024 - 50
VersoriVersori is a technology group that develops and maintains software products for business and enterprise use.Versori is a technology group that develops and maintains software products for business and enterprise use.
Founded 2022Manchester, United Kingdom$5.5Mlast round Apr 2024
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