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Find a co-founder in Manchester

Manchester has grown into one of the UK’s main tech cities outside London, with a strong digital and creative scene, major universities and lower living costs than the capital. For founders, that often means talented people who are more available and a longer runway for the same budget.

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In short

To find a co-founder in Manchester, publish your project on EasyCofounder with the role you are missing, filter talent in Manchester and the North West by skills and availability, and open your search to remote profiles if needed. Talk through the messaging, then meet and test your collaboration before splitting equity.

On EasyCofounder, Manchester founders can reach technical and business profiles across Greater Manchester and the wider North of England. Describe your project, the role you need and your remote policy, and the AI matching will suggest complementary candidates.

The startup ecosystem in Manchester

  • Universities and research

    The University of Manchester, known for its research in science and engineering, and Manchester Metropolitan University train many graduates in tech, business and design.

  • Digital and creative

    Media, digital agencies and software companies give the city a strong pool of developers, designers and marketers.

  • Lower costs

    Compared with London, office space and living costs are lower, which helps early-stage teams stretch their savings or first funding.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in Manchester.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester a good place to start a startup?

Yes. It combines a dynamic tech and creative scene, large universities, lower costs than London and quick rail access to other northern cities.

How do I find a CTO co-founder in Manchester?

Publish your project on EasyCofounder targeting Manchester, list the technical skills you need, and filter developers by skill and location. Local tech meetups are a good complement.

Can I search across the North of England?

Yes. Set Manchester as your location and mention hybrid or remote work to also reach talent in Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield and beyond.

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