Wayra

What they do

Founded in 2011, Wayra began as a startup accelerator and has since evolved into a full-fledged Corporate Venture Capital fund managing all of the Telefónica Group's startup investment initiatives. Operating globally with dedicated hubs in Europe and Latin America, Wayra bridges the gap between agile tech startups and corporate infrastructure. The firm is highly distinctive for its "venture-client" model, which not only provides capital but also integrates portfolio companies into Telefónica's vast network of 380 million customers, facilitating real commercial contracts and strategic growth. Wayra is widely regarded as one of the most active and successful corporate venture arms in the European and LatAm ecosystems.

What they look for

Wayra invests in seed and growth-stage startups that possess the capacity to generate direct business with Telefónica and its corporate partners. Their thesis centers on identifying high-impact, disruptive technologies that can solve internal corporate challenges, drive digital transformation in the telecommunications industry, or be offered as new services to Telefónica's global customer base.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

AI, Cybersecurity, Deeptech, Fintech, Climate, Consumer, SaaS, Mobility and logistics, Media

Based

Madrid, ES