Greater Manchester’s tech sector is widely considered one of the leading tech hubs outside of London. In 2022, startups based in the region collectively raised a record £532m from investors.
Manchester has become one of the UK’s epicentres for tech unicorns, producing six companies valued at more than $1bn.
There is also a healthy flow of Manchester startups and scaleups rising through the ranks. According to Beauhurst, Manchester is home to more than 650 active high-growth companies.
From AI to fintech, here are four Manchester startups and scaleups to watch.
Modern Milkman
Simon Mellin, Tom Shaw, Becky Hilton and Paul White started Modern Milkman with a truck in Colne, Lancashire, in 2018. The delivery startup began by delivering milk, but has since expanded to include groceries such as eggs, butter, bread, fruit and vegetables. The founders were inspired by “Saint David Attenborough” to reduce the impact of plastic waste on the planet....