Founded by former care worker Tsitsi Mtasa, Manchester-based Wisterias has developed a digital care management platform designed specifically for smaller providers, combining scheduling, compliance, invoicing and care planning in one intuitive system.
With £87,000 in funding and tailored support from Greater Manchester’s innovation ecosystem, the start-up has gone from concept to market-ready product in under two years – already creating two new jobs and forecasting turnover growth from £58,000 to £1 million by 2028.
Built from the ground up by people who’ve worked in the industry, the cloud-based platform aims to provide an affordable way for care workers to access real-time updates even in low-connectivity environments. It offers a number of cutting-edge features, such as automated compliance tracking and offline functionality, to streamline workflows and reduce paperwork.
“We’ve focused on what actually helps,” explained Mtasa. “These are practical tools that are typically out of reach for smaller organisations, and that give carers time back to focus on people, because that’s what care is really about.
“We’ve lived these challenges and have seen first-hand how much time and effort is spent on administrative tasks in care settings. That’s why we built this the way we did.”
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To bring her vision to life, Mtasa worked with GM Business Growth Hub’s Innovation Service, receiving innovation grant funding and expert guidance to develop the platform. She also accessed support from the EnterprisingYou programme, which helped her build confidence, leadership skills and a sustainable business model.
“The Hub helped us close the gap between what we had and what we needed to go to market,” said Mtasa. “They brought everything together: funding, advice, connections and kept us moving forward.”
Reflecting its growing reputation in digital health and care, Wisterias was selected to join a life sciences trade mission to Ireland in November 2025. Led by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region, the delegation explored Ireland’s evolving healthcare landscape, gaining market insight and identifying opportunities for collaboration, innovation and export.
“Tsitsi’s journey with Wisterias is a brilliant example of innovation driven by purpose,” said Yvonne Grady, head of innovation at GM Business Growth Hub. “Her frontline experience, combined with the right support at the right time, has produced a solution that tackles genuine challenges facing care providers today.”
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