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ManchesterStory

3001 Westown Pkwy, Suite 102, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States

Overview

Venture capital firm focused on InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech.

Founded

2017

Deals · 12mo

5

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

Canada
United States

Sector focus

—

Investment portfolio

44rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
TruAgents
Oct 2026Led
$3 MSeed
XCaliber Health
May 2026Led
$7 MSeed
Flora Fertility
Apr 2026Led
$5 MSeed
When Insurance
Feb 2026Led
$10 MSeries A
Salvo Health
Jan 2026Led
$9 MSeries A
Penguin Ai
Sep 2025Participated
$25 MSeries A
Stitch Studio
Aug 2025Led
$3 MSeed
COVU
Oct 2024Participated
$13 MSeries A
XP Health
Sep 2024Participated
$33 MSeries B
Rainwalk Technology
Apr 2024Led
$4 MSeed
Wisedocs
Jan 2024Led
$9 MSeries A
OpenLoop Health
Mar 2023Participated
$15 MSeries A
TruAgents
Oct 2026Led
$3 MSeed
XCaliber Health
May 2026Led
$7 MSeed
Flora Fertility
Apr 2026Led
$5 MSeed
When Insurance
Feb 2026Led
$10 MSeries A
Salvo Health
Jan 2026Led
$9 MSeries A
Penguin Ai
Sep 2025Participated
$25 MSeries A
Stitch Studio
Aug 2025Led
$3 MSeed
COVU
Oct 2024Participated
$13 MSeries A
XP Health
Sep 2024Participated
$33 MSeries B
Rainwalk Technology
Apr 2024Led
$4 MSeed
Wisedocs
Jan 2024Led
$9 MSeries A
OpenLoop Health
Mar 2023Participated
$15 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

ManchesterStory: 44 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
ManchesterStory: 44 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed81
Series A1013
Series B02
Other Equity64

Monthly Deal Activity

ManchesterStory: 44 deals are recorded across 115 months.All available history.
ManchesterStory: 44 deals are recorded across 115 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Apr '172
May '170
Jun '170
Jul '170
Aug '170
Sep '170
Oct '170
Nov '170
Dec '170
Jan '181
Feb '180
Mar '180
Apr '180
May '180
Jun '180
Jul '180
Aug '181
Sep '180
Oct '181
Nov '180
Dec '180
Jan '190
Feb '190
Mar '190
Apr '191
May '191
Jun '190
Jul '190
Aug '191
Sep '191
Oct '190
Nov '190
Dec '190
Jan '200
Feb '202
Mar '200
Apr '200
May '200
Jun '201
Jul '200
Aug '202
Sep '200
Oct '201
Nov '200
Dec '201
Jan '210
Feb '211
Mar '212
Apr '210
May '210
Jun '210
Jul '210
Aug '212
Sep '211
Oct '211
Nov '210
Dec '210
Jan '220
Feb '220
Mar '222
Apr '220
May '221
Jun '220
Jul '220
Aug '221
Sep '222
Oct '220
Nov '220
Dec '220
Jan '231
Feb '232
Mar '231
Apr '230
May '230
Jun '230
Jul '230
Aug '230
Sep '230
Oct '230
Nov '230
Dec '230
Jan '241
Feb '240
Mar '240
Apr '241
May '240
Jun '240
Jul '240
Aug '240
Sep '241
Oct '241
Nov '240
Dec '240
Jan '250
Feb '250
Mar '250
Apr '250
May '250
Jun '250
Jul '250
Aug '251
Sep '251
Oct '250
Nov '250
Dec '250
Jan '261
Feb '261
Mar '260
Apr '261
May '261
Jun '260
Jul '260
Aug '260
Sep '260
Oct '261

Sector Breakdown

ManchesterStory: Fintech is the largest displayed sector by deal count (33 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.

ManchesterStory: Fintech is the largest displayed sector by deal count (33 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Fintech33
Enterprise Software13
Health & Life Sciences11
AI & Machine Learning11
Networks, Cloud & Communication8
Professional Services7
Data, Analytics & IT3
Consumer & Lifestyle3
E-Commerce & Retail2
Real Estate & Construction2
Marketing & Advertising2
Manufacturing2
Social & Community Platforms2
Education & Workforce1
Transportation & Logistics1
Hardware & Robotics1
Developer Tools1

Deal Size Distribution

ManchesterStory: 44 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.

ManchesterStory: 44 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M14
$5M-$10M19
$10M-$25M9
$25M-$50M2
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

ManchesterStory: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (38 deals).All available history.

Top 3 of 3 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

ManchesterStory: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (38 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States38
Canada3
Europe3
ManchesterStory: 20 co-investors are shown, with Avanta 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.

ManchesterStory: 20 co-investors are shown, with Avanta Ventures sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Avanta Ventures3
IA Capital Group3
The Artemis Fund3
Alumni Ventures2
Anthem Venture Partners2
Autotech Ventures2
Axis Insurance Managers2
Benhamou Global Ventures2
Canvas Prime2
Capital Factory2
Compound Ventures2
Crosscut Ventures2
Cultivation Capital2
EMC2
HC9 Ventures2
Holmes Murphy2
Impression Ventures2
Lateral Capital2
LiveOak Venture Partners2
Maiden Re2

Investment Strategy

ManchesterStory: Led accounts for 55% and participating for 45% of round participation.All available history.
ManchesterStory: Led accounts for 55% and participating for 45% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led2455%
Participating2045%
ManchesterStory: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics.All available history.
ManchesterStory: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead1875%
Co-led625%

Team

David Miles

Founding Partner

Jason Gross

Vice President and Head of Platform

Matt Kinley

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Nicole Gunderson

Principal