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Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, United Kingdom

Overview

Regional governance authority for Greater Manchester.

Founded

2011

Deals ยท 12mo

1

Links

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Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

United Kingdom

Sector focus

Government
Non Profit
Social

Investment portfolio

15rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Black Bull Biochar
Dec 2025Led
$5 MSeed
Symphony Commerce
Feb 2025Participated
$3 MOther Equity
EarSwitch
Feb 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
Shopblocks
Oct 2023Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Vector Homes
Mar 2023Led
$0.55 MOther Equity
Shopblocks
Oct 2021Led
$1 MSeed
BankiFi
Sep 2021Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Bank North
Aug 2021Participated
$6 MSeries A
Shopblocks
Nov 2019Participated
$0.65 MOther Equity
Shaping Cloud
Aug 2018Participated
$2 MOther Equity
eSafe Global
Jan 2018Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Intechnica
Jun 2017Participated
$1 MOther Equity
Black Bull Biochar
Dec 2025Led
$5 MSeed
Symphony Commerce
Feb 2025Participated
$3 MOther Equity
EarSwitch
Feb 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
Shopblocks
Oct 2023Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Vector Homes
Mar 2023Led
$0.55 MOther Equity
Shopblocks
Oct 2021Led
$1 MSeed
BankiFi
Sep 2021Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Bank North
Aug 2021Participated
$6 MSeries A
Shopblocks
Nov 2019Participated
$0.65 MOther Equity
Shaping Cloud
Aug 2018Participated
$2 MOther Equity
eSafe Global
Jan 2018Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Intechnica
Jun 2017Participated
$1 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 15 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 15 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed21
Series A01
Other Equity110

Monthly Deal Activity

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 15 deals are recorded across 149 months.All available history.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 15 deals are recorded across 149 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (9 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (9 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Networks, Cloud & Communication9
Data, Analytics & IT5
E-Commerce & Retail4
Clean Energy & Sustainability2
Fintech2
Professional Services2
Education & Workforce1
Enterprise Software1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
Real Estate & Construction1
Transportation & Logistics1
Marketing & Advertising1
Manufacturing1
Media & Entertainment1
Health & Life Sciences1

Deal Size Distribution

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 15 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 15 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M11
$5M-$10M3
$10M-$25M1
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (14 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (14 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe14
United States1
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 20 co-investors are shown, with Praetura Ventures sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: 20 co-investors are shown, with Praetura Ventures sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Praetura Ventures3
Mercia2
NPIF \u2013 Mercia Equity Finance2
Bruntwood SciTech1
Channel 4 Ventures1
Cheshire & Warrington LEP1
DSW Ventures1
GC Angels1
GP Bullhound1
HSPG1
Innovate UK1
Kennet Partners1
LHV Global1
Maven Capital Partners1
Mercia Ventures1
NPIF - Mercia Equity Finance1
Old College Capital1
Perscitus1
Seneca Partners1
SFC Capital1

Investment Strategy

Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Led accounts for 20% and participating for 80% of round participation.All available history.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Led accounts for 20% and participating for 80% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led320%
Participating1280%
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Single-lead accounts for 33% and co-led for 67% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: Single-lead accounts for 33% and co-led for 67% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead133%
Co-led267%

Team

David Molyneux MBE

Resources and Investment

Eamonn Boylan.

CEO

Joe Crolla

Industry Skills Intelligence Lead