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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Published on December 29, 2025

13 Top Startup Companies in Manchester to Know

These Manchester-based startups power the city’s tech boom, creating a rich, dynamic scene that rivals only London.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on December 16, 2025

ABB to Integrate Tech From Manchester’s IPEC Following Acquisition

The move will integrate IPEC’s electrical diagnostic technology into ABB’s predictive maintenance suite.

Colin Smith, IPEC CEO (Left) and Richard Mahomed Local Division Manager of Electrification Service at ABB UK (Right). | Photo: ABB
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on December 03, 2025

Travel Counsellors Expands Operations With The Travel Agent Next Door Acquisition

The Manchester-based company now operates in seven global markets, including Canada, following this acquisition.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on November 17, 2025

Manchester’s Zaptic Joins Intellect in New Acquisition

Intellect’s quality management system will tie in capabilities from Zaptic’s connected frontline worker platform.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on November 13, 2025

11 Software Companies in Manchester to Know

These software companies are developing the latest digital solutions.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on October 30, 2025

11 Engineering Companies in Manchester to Know

Engineering is big business in Manchester, thanks in large part to the world class training programs available in the area.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on October 28, 2025

Student Property Rental App Housr Raises $10M in Funding

The company will invest in product innovation, talent acquisition and market expansion.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on October 16, 2025

Sustainable Ventures Opens Coworking Space in Manchester

The facility in the Renold Building comprises part of Sister, a growing innovation district for climate technology.

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Rose Velazquez Rose Velazquez
Updated on September 23, 2025

Veridox Secures £1M for AI-Powered Fraud Detection

The capital will support continued product development and a late 2025 commercial launch for Veridox’s platform.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on July 28, 2025

Manchester-Based Hydrogen Safe Acquired by IACS

The acquisition will enable the company to expand its reach.

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