Wayra UK

Wayra UK is the corporate venture arm and accelerator of Wayra, the global open-innovation program of Telefónica. It runs accelerator programs for early-stage technology startups across industries including health care, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport and smart city, and 5G, providing investment and acceleration support. The unit connects startups with Telefónica’s networks and partners to enable collaboration and scale opportunities, aiming to generate joint business opportunities between innovators and Telefónica. As part of a worldwide network spanning multiple countries, Wayra UK positions itself as a bridge between entrepreneurs and corporate-scale opportunity, facilitating access to capital, mentorship, and business development.

Marta Antunez

Investment Director Wayra Spain

Paloma Castellano Sanz

Director - Wayra Madrid

Bruno Moraes

Managing Director

Agustin Rotondo

Managing Director

Gary Stewart

Director

Kyle Tsai

Investor

Past deals in Barcelona

Volava

Seed Round in 2021
Volava is a technology-enabled fitness platform that brings studio-style workouts to the home. It provides a connected fitness experience through equipment such as fitness bikes and boxing kits, paired with online workouts and video sessions to enable accessible, effective training at home. The service aims to be entertaining, approachable, and convenient while building a community around wellness and social connection. Volava was founded in 2017 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Citibeats

Seed Round in 2019
Citibeats is a Barcelona-based company that designs and develops social intelligence software solutions. It uses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning to analyze and visualize data from various sources, enabling organizations to understand societal trends and make informed decisions.

Broomx Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Broomx Technologies SL, founded in 2014 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in developing advanced virtual reality technologies that enhance real-world experiences. The company offers proprietary solutions in software, hardware, and cloud services, with a focus on its MK Player360 technology. This innovative system integrates projection capabilities, a CPU, internet connectivity, audio, and domotics control, allowing users to create immersive environments without the need for virtual reality headsets. Broomx's unique projection system employs a patented end-to-end rendering process and an exclusive fish-eye lens to deliver visuals onto three walls and the ceiling, making it suitable for various professional and institutional applications. The company's multidisciplinary team combines expertise in design, engineering, and business development to ensure a user-centered approach in their disruptive solutions.

GOVERTIS Advisory Services

Seed Round in 2018
GOVERTIS Advisory Services S.L. is a specialized advisory firm based in Valencia, Spain, with additional offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Bogota, and Lima. Established in 2005 and formerly known as GESDATOS Software SL, the company focuses on information technology governance, cybersecurity, integrated risk management, and legal compliance. GOVERTIS provides a comprehensive range of services that address cybersecurity across various sectors, including IT, industrial, and IoT, as well as privacy, IT law, operational risk, and corporate legal compliance. The firm merges legal and technological perspectives to deliver tailored solutions for both private and public sector clients. Additionally, GOVERTIS offers customizable training videos to enhance client knowledge and capability in these critical areas.

Engidi

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Engidi is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in the design and development of wearable devices aimed at enhancing worker safety across various industrial sectors. The company focuses on integrating the Internet of Things to facilitate the digital transformation of occupational health and safety practices. Engidi's flagship product is a wearable device embedded within workers' helmets that captures real-time data related to impacts, falls, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. This technology enables employers to monitor worker well-being continuously, allowing for timely responses in the event of an accident. Through its innovative approach, Engidi strives to improve safety measures, ensuring that workers, particularly in demanding fields like railroads and forestry, can perform their tasks efficiently and securely.

Marketeer

Convertible Note in 2015
Marketeer is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in automated customer service solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to enhance customer engagement. The company develops communication software that addresses customer queries through automated responses, facilitating efficient interaction between businesses and their clients. With over a decade of expertise in artificial intelligence and intelligent virtual agent applications, Marketeer aims to assist both small and large enterprises in improving customer satisfaction, increasing sales, and reducing operational costs. The company's focus on innovative customer service solutions positions it as a key player in the realms of machine learning, automation, and business intelligence, ultimately striving to create better customer experiences through advanced technology.

thethings.iO

Angel Round in 2015
Creating new IoT devices is hard work. Companies have to design, prototype, and manufacture the thing, plus build the app and develop the cloud platform to store the data, all from scratch. thethings.iO makes a back-end for Internet of Things. It allows companies to focus more on the product and less on the database and the underlying cloud platform. Think of it like AWS or Parse.com specifically for IoT. thethings.iO frees up hardware companies to focus on what they do best: build awesome new things. We do this in three simple ways: 1) Back-end: You can deploy a fully-scalable real-time storage solution within hours for a fraction of the cost. 2) Front-end: We integrate things from multiple sources in one intuitive web interface or mobile app. 3) Interoperability: This lets you easily connect to other IoTs to build more innovative apps. Because when things talk with each other, their functionality augments, and you get more. We are a Wayra Barcelona startup since July 2014. Stay tunned...

Boolino

Grant in 2015
Boolino is a platform that offers free online children books. The resources are available to parents age-segmented book recommendations and quality content like video book reviews. It also creates reading tools for families and schools that engage children with reading and improve reading habits and skills. The company is in collaboration with over 40 Spanish children's book publishers, representing 90 percent of the sector. Boolino is dedicated in helping children to become open and critical minds who understand that they can make a difference in life. Boolino was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia.

MyTwinPlace

Convertible Note in 2015
MyTwinPlace is a collaborative travel startup that connects travelers with hosts in more than 160 countries to share a home safely and without money exchange. Thanks to a collaborative platform, its members accommodate travelers in their homes or rooms in exchange for free accommodation when they travel. The value proposition of this startup is unique for the traveler. From MyTwinPlace they propose an innovative community approach in the home sharing sector, in which members achieve considerable savings thanks to their homes. The virtual currency, the point, allows you to travel without paying accommodation costs and this system is unique in the market. MyTwinPlace has been in the accelerator Wayra Barcelona - Telefónica and has had investors such as Vincent Rosso, founder of BlaBlaCar Spain, Javier Urioste, Sabadell Venture Capital or Inveready. With more than 40,000 users, the platform closed an investment round with Business Angels during 2015 and one in early 2016.

Knox Media Hub

Seed Round in 2015
Knox Media Hub SL is a Barcelona-based company that offers a global cloud platform designed for audiovisual media producers, rights holders, and their clients. This innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enhances workflows within the media industry by providing comprehensive management, tracking, and promotion of media assets. Knox Media Hub facilitates content discovery and transfer while ensuring maximum control and security over media operations. Its user-friendly dashboard allows for the efficient handling of both linear and non-linear workflows, ultimately improving productivity and scalability for producers, broadcasters, and distributors. By harnessing internet and information technology, Knox Media Hub empowers media and entertainment companies to optimize their operations from any location using a simple browser, thereby enhancing their overall business efficiency.

Boolino

Venture Round in 2014
Boolino is a platform that offers free online children books. The resources are available to parents age-segmented book recommendations and quality content like video book reviews. It also creates reading tools for families and schools that engage children with reading and improve reading habits and skills. The company is in collaboration with over 40 Spanish children's book publishers, representing 90 percent of the sector. Boolino is dedicated in helping children to become open and critical minds who understand that they can make a difference in life. Boolino was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia.

thethings.iO

Convertible Note in 2014
Creating new IoT devices is hard work. Companies have to design, prototype, and manufacture the thing, plus build the app and develop the cloud platform to store the data, all from scratch. thethings.iO makes a back-end for Internet of Things. It allows companies to focus more on the product and less on the database and the underlying cloud platform. Think of it like AWS or Parse.com specifically for IoT. thethings.iO frees up hardware companies to focus on what they do best: build awesome new things. We do this in three simple ways: 1) Back-end: You can deploy a fully-scalable real-time storage solution within hours for a fraction of the cost. 2) Front-end: We integrate things from multiple sources in one intuitive web interface or mobile app. 3) Interoperability: This lets you easily connect to other IoTs to build more innovative apps. Because when things talk with each other, their functionality augments, and you get more. We are a Wayra Barcelona startup since July 2014. Stay tunned...

MyTwinPlace

Grant in 2014
MyTwinPlace is a collaborative travel startup that connects travelers with hosts in more than 160 countries to share a home safely and without money exchange. Thanks to a collaborative platform, its members accommodate travelers in their homes or rooms in exchange for free accommodation when they travel. The value proposition of this startup is unique for the traveler. From MyTwinPlace they propose an innovative community approach in the home sharing sector, in which members achieve considerable savings thanks to their homes. The virtual currency, the point, allows you to travel without paying accommodation costs and this system is unique in the market. MyTwinPlace has been in the accelerator Wayra Barcelona - Telefónica and has had investors such as Vincent Rosso, founder of BlaBlaCar Spain, Javier Urioste, Sabadell Venture Capital or Inveready. With more than 40,000 users, the platform closed an investment round with Business Angels during 2015 and one in early 2016.

Boolino

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Boolino is a platform that offers free online children books. The resources are available to parents age-segmented book recommendations and quality content like video book reviews. It also creates reading tools for families and schools that engage children with reading and improve reading habits and skills. The company is in collaboration with over 40 Spanish children's book publishers, representing 90 percent of the sector. Boolino is dedicated in helping children to become open and critical minds who understand that they can make a difference in life. Boolino was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia.

CogniCor

Seed Round in 2013
CogniCor Technologies S.L., founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in automated complaint resolution services and the development of AI platforms. The company offers a suite of solutions, including iComplaint, which integrates with websites to manage complaints; iResolve, a service dedicated to resolving complaints; iMediate, designed for settling client claims and presenting counter offers; and iReport, which addresses the root causes of complaints to prevent future occurrences. CogniCor's innovations aim to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service for wealth management firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors.

CogniCor

Seed Round in 2013
CogniCor Technologies S.L., founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in automated complaint resolution services and the development of AI platforms. The company offers a suite of solutions, including iComplaint, which integrates with websites to manage complaints; iResolve, a service dedicated to resolving complaints; iMediate, designed for settling client claims and presenting counter offers; and iReport, which addresses the root causes of complaints to prevent future occurrences. CogniCor's innovations aim to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service for wealth management firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors.

MyTwinPlace

Seed Round in 2013
MyTwinPlace is a collaborative travel startup that connects travelers with hosts in more than 160 countries to share a home safely and without money exchange. Thanks to a collaborative platform, its members accommodate travelers in their homes or rooms in exchange for free accommodation when they travel. The value proposition of this startup is unique for the traveler. From MyTwinPlace they propose an innovative community approach in the home sharing sector, in which members achieve considerable savings thanks to their homes. The virtual currency, the point, allows you to travel without paying accommodation costs and this system is unique in the market. MyTwinPlace has been in the accelerator Wayra Barcelona - Telefónica and has had investors such as Vincent Rosso, founder of BlaBlaCar Spain, Javier Urioste, Sabadell Venture Capital or Inveready. With more than 40,000 users, the platform closed an investment round with Business Angels during 2015 and one in early 2016.

Knox Media Hub

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Knox Media Hub SL is a Barcelona-based company that offers a global cloud platform designed for audiovisual media producers, rights holders, and their clients. This innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enhances workflows within the media industry by providing comprehensive management, tracking, and promotion of media assets. Knox Media Hub facilitates content discovery and transfer while ensuring maximum control and security over media operations. Its user-friendly dashboard allows for the efficient handling of both linear and non-linear workflows, ultimately improving productivity and scalability for producers, broadcasters, and distributors. By harnessing internet and information technology, Knox Media Hub empowers media and entertainment companies to optimize their operations from any location using a simple browser, thereby enhancing their overall business efficiency.

Boolino

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Boolino is a platform that offers free online children books. The resources are available to parents age-segmented book recommendations and quality content like video book reviews. It also creates reading tools for families and schools that engage children with reading and improve reading habits and skills. The company is in collaboration with over 40 Spanish children's book publishers, representing 90 percent of the sector. Boolino is dedicated in helping children to become open and critical minds who understand that they can make a difference in life. Boolino was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia.

CogniCor

Grant in 2012
CogniCor Technologies S.L., founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in automated complaint resolution services and the development of AI platforms. The company offers a suite of solutions, including iComplaint, which integrates with websites to manage complaints; iResolve, a service dedicated to resolving complaints; iMediate, designed for settling client claims and presenting counter offers; and iReport, which addresses the root causes of complaints to prevent future occurrences. CogniCor's innovations aim to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service for wealth management firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors.
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