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.
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VU
Venture Round in 2021
VU LLC is a cybersecurity company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional locations in Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; Distrito Federal, Mexico; and Cuenca, Ecuador. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at preventing fraud and identity theft. Its product offerings include the VU Application Server for integrating authentication systems, VU Fraud Analysis for environments requiring strong authentication, and VU Mobile Token, a mobile application that generates one-time passwords for user verification. Additionally, VU provides the VU Smart Wallet for mobile payments, VU Secure VPN for user authentication, and VU Voice Recogn, a biometric solution utilizing voice fingerprints for identity verification. VU combines traditional cybersecurity measures with advanced technologies such as biometrics, geolocation, machine learning, and user behavior analysis to enhance identity protection and fraud prevention.
IMIX LatAm
Venture Round in 2019
IMIX Consulting S.A.S specializes in creating inclusive digital ecosystems focused on financial inclusion. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional offices in Quito, Ecuador; Lima, Peru; and San José, Costa Rica, the company offers a digital platform that transforms transactional processes and connects physical and digital channels. This platform provides a comprehensive portfolio of financial services, linking individuals and businesses while enabling financial and microfinance institutions to enhance their service offerings. IMIX Consulting also delivers consulting and digital payment services, facilitating the interconnection of payment and credit solutions for its clients.
IMIX LatAm
Pre Seed Round in 2019
IMIX Consulting S.A.S specializes in creating inclusive digital ecosystems focused on financial inclusion. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional offices in Quito, Ecuador; Lima, Peru; and San José, Costa Rica, the company offers a digital platform that transforms transactional processes and connects physical and digital channels. This platform provides a comprehensive portfolio of financial services, linking individuals and businesses while enabling financial and microfinance institutions to enhance their service offerings. IMIX Consulting also delivers consulting and digital payment services, facilitating the interconnection of payment and credit solutions for its clients.
Increase
Seed Round in 2015
Increase specializes in streamlining business operations by offering cash flow management solutions. Its primary products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, serve over 25,000 businesses across Argentina, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. While it caters to notable clients like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo, the majority of its users are small and mid-sized enterprises.
Increase
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Increase specializes in streamlining business operations by offering cash flow management solutions. Its primary products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, serve over 25,000 businesses across Argentina, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. While it caters to notable clients like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo, the majority of its users are small and mid-sized enterprises.
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