15 Startup Investors in Manchester (2026)

18 investor organizations in Manchester are in the Round Funded catalog: venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators. Below are the top 15 by investments on record: what each one backs, where it is based, how many startups it has invested in, and a way to reach the team behind each once you sign up.

Investors in the catalog
18 in Manchester
Top sectors
SaaS & Enterprise, Fintech, and Healthcare & Biotech
Median investments
20 investments
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Updated for 2026
18 investors in the catalog

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The top 15 startup investors in Manchester, by investments on record

2Praetura VenturesPraetura VenturesPraetura raise capital and invest in the early stages of business life cycles.ManchesterArtificial IntelligenceFintechSaaS & Enterprise86 investments
3Epiphany CapitalEpiphany CapitalWe put together and invest in venture deals around Europe. Seed, Series A, B, secondary plus M&A advisory.ManchesterSaaS & EnterpriseHealthcare & BiotechFintech51 investments
4dotforgedotforgedotforge is an intensive 13 week mentor-supported accelerator programme.ManchesterDigital Health & HealthTechCrypto & Web3Impact & Social Enterprise48 investments
7Manchester AngelsManchester AngelsManchester Angels is an angel network.ManchesterSaaS & EnterpriseArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity18 investments
8UP VenturesUP VenturesUP Ventures is a corporate technology accelerator that operates across the media, finance & health sectors.ManchesterSaaS & EnterpriseFintechDigital Health & HealthTech17 investments
953 Degrees Capital53 Degrees Capital53 Degrees Capital is a Financial Services company that invest in European e-commerce businesses and entrepreneurs.ManchesterE-commerce & D2CMarketing & AdTechDeveloper Tools & Data13 investments
10MadLab Arts & Tech AcceleratorMadLab Arts & Tech AcceleratorMadLab Arts & Tech Accelerator is a creative practice accelerator for artists working with digital making technology.ManchesterGaming & EntertainmentMedia & ContentHardware & Deep Tech12 investments

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How to find the right startup investors in Manchester

Start with focus, not fame: the stage each investor takes, the sectors it backs and how many startups it has funded. Shortlist the VC firms that write checks at your stage, add the accelerators and incubators that take companies like yours, and write to each with your traction and your ask in the first three lines. An investor with many deals in your sector is a better first email than a famous name with none.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many startup investors are there in Manchester?

The Round Funded catalog lists 18 investor organizations in Manchester: venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators. This page shows the top 15 by investments on record; the count updates as the catalog is refreshed.

How is this list ranked?

By the number of investments on record for each firm or program, then by how complete its profile is. It is a catalog ranking, not an editorial one: an investor with many recorded deals sits above a famous name with few.

How do I pitch startup investors in Manchester?

Open each investor's profile for its stage and sector focus first, then pitch the ones that match. VC firms take cold emails with traction up top; accelerators and incubators take applications through their own site. Sign up to see the contact behind each investor and reach them from your own Gmail.

Are these investors still active?

The catalog is refreshed continuously and each profile shows the investments on record. Check an investor's latest deals on its profile before you write, since focus and fund cycles change during the year.

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