ManchesterStory Group

2017

Founded

30

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

ManchesterStory Group is a venture capital firm based in Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in early to growth-stage investments within the FinTech, InsurTech, and HealthTech sectors. Founded by Dave Miles and Matt Kinley in 2017, the firm leverages its strategic location in the insurance capital of the world to connect innovative startups with strategic capital and industry relationships. With a portfolio of 37 companies, ManchesterStory Group actively partners with carriers, founders, and investors to drive transformation in the insurance, financial services, and healthcare industries.

The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes hands-on involvement, often taking lead investor roles to accelerate innovation and growth. Notable portfolio companies include Cowbell Cyber, Wisedocs, and Betterview.

Portfolio Companies

Cowbell Cyber, Wisedocs, Betterview, Rainwalk Technology, Circle, SmartX Advisory Solutions, Kinetic Insurance, Verikai, Fringe, OpenLoop

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Strategic partnerships with 24 insurance carriers, brokers, and wholesalers, Hands-on involvement as lead investors in 75% of portfolio companies, Focus on technologies impacting the insurance industry

Thypical Investment Size

Not publicly disclosed

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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InsurTech

Marketing (MarTech)

Software

FinTech

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

HR Tech

Seed

Series A

Series B

United States