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The City describes the Queen City Loan Fund as gap financing for Manchester businesses paired with a commercial lender; current availability must be confirmed. The City lists five Manchester census tracts under the state tax-credit program and advises businesses to verify current eligibility with the state.
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The City describes the Queen City Loan Fund as gap financing for Manchester businesses paired with a commercial lender; current availability must be confirmed. The City lists five Manchester census tracts under the state tax-credit program and advises businesses to verify current eligibility with the state.
The City directory lists NH SBDC for free confidential counseling, training, and referrals, and Northeast Angels as an early-stage investor with a Manchester-Nashua corridor focus. Alumni Ventures lists its headquarters at 670 N. Commercial Street in Manchester.
DEKA says it has been based in Manchester for over thirty years; its company history dates its founding to 1982 and describes a medical-innovation focus.
UNH says its intellectual-property management unit forms startups based on university intellectual property and describes monthly innovation seminars open to all. Historically, NH Business Review reported that Dyn was founded in 2001, employed about 400 people at its Manchester headquarters, and was the subject of Oracle's acquisition agreement in November 2016.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Manchester ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #307 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
12 organizations with a profile
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What the sources say about Manchester
The City lists Northeast Angels as an early-stage investor with a Manchester-Nashua corridor focus.
Source: Business ResourcesThe city directory lists NH SBDC for free confidential counseling, training, and referrals.
Source: Business ResourcesTechCrunch reported that three Dyn alumni reached $30 million ARR before venture funding.
Source: New investment firm wants to change the way we fund early stage companies — from New HampshireNH Business Review reported Oracle's acquisition agreement for Manchester-based Dyn in November 2016.
Source: Oracle announces acquisition of DynNH Business Review reported in 2016 that Dyn was founded in 2001 and employed about 400 people at its Manchester headquarters.
Source: Oracle announces acquisition of DynDEKA's company history dates its founding to 1982 and describes a medical-innovation focus.
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Questions about Manchester
How does Manchester rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #307 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Manchester?
12 investors based in Manchester have a profile here, including Alumni Ventures, York IE and New North Ventures. The real number is higher.
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