ManchesterStory Group

ManchesterStory Group is a West Des Moines, Iowa-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-to-growth-stage investments in InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech. The firm partners with innovative startups to accelerate growth, leveraging industry expertise and a broad network to bridge startups with established players in insurance, financial services, and healthcare. It pursues opportunities across the United States and emphasizes collaboration and sustainable value creation through strategic relationships with industry participants.

Mike Finnegan

Director of Research

Mads Jensen

Associate

Jim Liu

Senior Analyst

David Miles

Managing Partner

Dave Miles

Managing Partner

Past deals in Insurance Brokers

COVU

Series A in 2024
COVU provides insurance brokerage services for independent agencies and their clients, delivering customized coverage through data-driven, unbiased risk management and radical transparency. Founded by a team of experienced insurance, finance, and technology professionals, the company aims to help everyday people and growth-focused agencies reduce risk and manage insurance smarter. COVU combines AI technology with human expertise and real-time service to support agencies in managing the business side of insurance and delivering an exceptional customer experience, enabling individuals and professionals to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.

Rainwalk

Seed Round in 2024
Rainwalk is a managing general agent (MGA) specializing in pet insurance, offering comprehensive coverage for accidents, illnesses, and routine vaccinations. The company partners with Allianz to provide insurers with a customizable, white-labeled pet insurance product, enabling them to enhance customer retention and address coverage gaps without the need to develop their own programs. Founded by experienced insurance professionals, Rainwalk leverages its proprietary policy and claims management technology alongside Allianz's expertise in pet insurance to streamline service throughout the insurance lifecycle. In the long term, Rainwalk aims to expand its distribution channels and collaborate with Allianz to identify and scale additional emerging insurance products in the U.S. market.

COVU

Seed Round in 2022
COVU provides insurance brokerage services for independent agencies and their clients, delivering customized coverage through data-driven, unbiased risk management and radical transparency. Founded by a team of experienced insurance, finance, and technology professionals, the company aims to help everyday people and growth-focused agencies reduce risk and manage insurance smarter. COVU combines AI technology with human expertise and real-time service to support agencies in managing the business side of insurance and delivering an exceptional customer experience, enabling individuals and professionals to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.

Matic Insurance Services

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2014, Matic operates as a digital insurance agency offering solutions for consumers, originators, and servicers. It provides an online marketplace with over 40 A-rated home and auto carriers, enabling users to compare quotes easily and advocate for policyholders.

Matic Insurance Services

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Matic operates as a digital insurance agency offering solutions for consumers, originators, and servicers. It provides an online marketplace with over 40 A-rated home and auto carriers, enabling users to compare quotes easily and advocate for policyholders.

Groundspeed Analytics

Series A in 2017
Groundspeed Analytics develops software that automates data processing in commercial insurance. Its platform uses machine learning to analyze documents like submissions, loss runs, and policy documents, empowering users to improve financial performance by identifying profitable risks.
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