ManchesterStory Group

ManchesterStory Group

West Des Moines, Iowamanchesterstory.com

Overview

ManchesterStory is a venture capital firm that partners with innovative early-to-growth-stage companies transforming the insurance, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Leveraging deep industry expertise and an extensive network of strategic LPs, including leading insurance companies, the firm identifies and supports entrepreneurs solving complex industry challenges. With a focus on InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech, ManchesterStory bridges the gap between startups and established players, creating value through collaboration and fostering sustainable growth.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

21

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
XCaliber HealthMay 2026SeedLead
Flora FertilityApr 2026SeedLead
WhenJan 2026Series ALead
Salvo HealthJan 2026Series ALead
Penguin AiSep 2025Series ACo-investor

Key People

David Miles

Founding Partner

Nicole Gunderson

Principal

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWest Des Moines, Iowa
Year Founded2016

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