The Startup Ecosystem of Manchester

Manchester boasts 190 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. Manchester is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Manchester developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In United Kingdom

Regional Ranking

13th
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2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

60th
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8
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Manchester

Our startup ecosystem map for Manchester includes a sample of 190 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Manchester is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Manchester’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 34 and in Social & Leisure, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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7.704
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Startups

Notable Startups in Manchester
Zuto startup icon
Zuto
Sorted Group startup icon
Sorted Group
Modern Milkman startup icon
Modern Milkman

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Manchester
Zuto startup icon
Zuto
Mojo Mortgages startup icon
Mojo Mortgages
Collctiv startup icon
Collctiv

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#34 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 38 startups for Fintech.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#40 worldwide

In Western Europe, Manchester's Social & Leisure is in top 40. Manchester has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.

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Marketing & Sales
#44 worldwide

Marketing & Sales is ranked 44th in the world. Our database contains 18 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Manchester's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Manchester there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Social & Leisure, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 41% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Manchester.

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National Rank

13th

Regional Rank

Overview

Manchester is The United Kingdom's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 13th in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Manchester is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Zuto.

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Startup Infrastructure in Manchester
With a large variety of initiatives, Manchester's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Manchester offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Manchester's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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dotforge

Manchester Entrepreneurs startup icon

Manchester Entrepreneurs

The Elevate Programme startup icon

The Elevate Programme

Coworking Spaces

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The Hanover Building

Dalton Place startup icon

Dalton Place

One St Peter's Square startup icon

One St Peter's Square

Organizations

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startup2sme

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Northern Soho

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