ManchesterStory
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsIowa, United States11-50 Employees
ManchesterStory Group is a venture capital and private equity firm focusing on early to growth-stage companies across the United States, with a particular emphasis on FinTech, healthcare, and technologies that impact the insurance industry. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, the firm seeks to connect high-potential entrepreneurs with strategic capital and relationships to pursue superior returns. Founded by Dave Miles and Matt Kinley, ManchesterStory positions itself as a lead investor in insurance-related tech startups, supporting portfolio companies through the investment lifecycle and across the full span of development from seed to growth. A notable recent development is a collaboration with BrokerTech Ventures announced in 2023, aimed at fostering innovation in insurance brokerage technology, alongside ongoing activity in funding rounds for portfolio companies such as XCaliber Health and Salvo Health in 2026.