Best Venture Capital Firms in Manchester (2026)

Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Manchester. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.

Updated Jun 2026

16 VCs found

Venture Capital Firm

Alumni Ventures Group

Alumni Ventures offers diversified venture portfolios to accredited investors into highly competitive deals that individuals typically do not have access to on…

Open

Manchester

USA

Stage

Seed, Early Stage VC +3

Focus

Healthcare, Software +6

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Venture Capital Firm

Praetura Ventures

Praetura Ventures has been supporting entrepreneurs with more than money since 2011. Click to find out more about how we can help businesses and investors.

Open

Manchester

Stage

Early Stage VC, Seed +2

Focus

Enterprise Software, FinTech +37

Offer

Equity investments ranging from £200K to £8M.

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Venture Capital Firm

Mercia Asset Management

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Open

Henley In Arden

Birmingham

Focus

Life Sciences, Software +5

Offer

$250K - $2M

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Accelerator

Dotforge Accelerator - Tech4Good

An intensive 13 week mentor-supported accelerator programme. I

Open

Sheffield

Manchester

Stage

Seed

Focus

Finance

Offer

Up to £20,000

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Venture Capital Firm

Sustainable Ventures

Welcome to the home of climate tech.

Open

London

Manchester

Stage

Pre-Seed

Focus

Mobility, Transportation +5

Offer

$100K - $200K

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Venture Capital Firm

New North Ventures

New North Ventures | 3293 followers on LinkedIn. Venture capital firm focused on dual-use technology that can solve national security and commercial market prob…

OpenCan lead

Manchester

USA

Stage

Seed, Early Stage VC +4

Focus

AI, Machine Learning +32

Check size

$250 – $2,500,000

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Accelerator

Smart City Innovation Testbed - UP Ventures

A unique technology accelerator focused on helping people and businesses thrive in a post-pandemic world.

OpenRemote

Edinburgh

Manchester

Stage

Non Equity Assistance

Focus

Smart Cities

Offer

Fully funded with no equity exchange.

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Accelerator

Natwest Entrepreneur Fintech Accelerator

Start. Scale. Succeed. Tailored to empower established businesses looking to grow.

Bristol

Edinburgh

Stage

Non-equity

Focus

FinTech

Offer

Fully funded program, zero equity

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Accelerator

Natwest Entrepreneur Accelerator

Start. Scale. Succeed. Tailored to empower established businesses looking to grow.

Birmingham

Brighton

Stage

Non-equity

Focus

FinTech, Industry Agnostic

Offer

Fully funded 6-month programme, no equity taken

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Venture Capital Firm

Bamburgh Capital

We are a corporate advisory business, providing trusted advice to business owners, management teams, and investors.

Open

Manchester

Stage

Seed

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Private Equity Firm

NorthEdge Capital

We are a middle-market private equity firm focused on companies in the North of England.

OpenCan lead

Manchester

Stage

Early Stage VC

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Solo angel

Sally Barker

25+ years experience driving strategic revenue growth and business leading transformation

Open

Manchester

Stage

Pre-Seed, Seed +1

Focus

Mental Health, Subscription +27

Check size

$1,000 – $25,000

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Angel Investor

10X Venture Partners

10X Venture Partners is a seed stage (and beyond) investment group. We commit operational experience and dollars to our portfolio companies.

Open

Manchester

USA

Stage

Pre-Seed, Seed +1

Focus

Agents, Authentication +47

Check size

$25,000,000 – $200,000

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Corporate VC

ATPI

We are one of the world's largest and long established global travel management and events businesses.

Open

Manchester

Stage

Seed

Focus

Tourism, Hospitality +5

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Solo angel

Tony Bolland

Open

Manchester

Stage

Seed, Early Stage VC

Focus

Smbs, Rabbit +14

Check size

$100 – $500,000

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Venture Capital Firm

Pinwheel Ventures

We're a Manchester, New Hampshire-based boutique venture capital fund championing tech founders solving problems in the Fintech AI, Enterprise AI, Interoperabil…

Open

Manchester

USA

Stage

Early Stage VC, Growth

Focus

Newspace, Geospatial +37

Check size

$500 – $20,000,000

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FAQs about Manchester

What are the best VCs and accelerators in Manchester for 2026?

See the list below filtered to Manchester. We surface top VCs, accelerators, and incubators with current offers and open cohorts for 2026.

Which programs in Manchester have upcoming deadlines?

Check the “Open now” section for the soonest deadlines. Only future deadlines are highlighted; closed cohorts are excluded.

Do programs in Manchester accept remote startups?

Many programs list remote availability. Filter results for remote or review program details to confirm hybrid/on-site expectations.

What funding or equity terms should I expect in Manchester?

Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.

FAQs about Manchester

What are the best VCs and accelerators in Manchester for 2026?

See the list below filtered to Manchester. We surface top VCs, accelerators, and incubators with current offers and open cohorts for 2026.

Which programs in Manchester have upcoming deadlines?

Check the “Open now” section for the soonest deadlines. Only future deadlines are highlighted; closed cohorts are excluded.

Do programs in Manchester accept remote startups?

Many programs list remote availability. Filter results for remote or review program details to confirm hybrid/on-site expectations.

What funding or equity terms should I expect in Manchester?

Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.