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

Bruno Moraes

Managing Director

Gary Stewart

Director

Kyle Tsai

Investor

Past deals in Ireland

Popertee

Funding Round in 2018
Popertee Ltd. is an online marketplace based in Dublin, Ireland, that connects brands and businesses with vacant spaces for short-term retail and experiential campaigns. Founded in 2016 by CEO Lucinda Kelly, the platform allows property owners to list their available spaces, while enabling brands to discover, book, and establish a physical presence for their marketing initiatives. Recognizing the need for data-driven decision-making in marketing, Popertee has evolved to focus on providing valuable insights that enhance the planning and measurement of physical campaigns. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and social media data to match brands with suitable locations and assess campaign success. Popertee serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small startups to multinational corporations, and offers additional support in areas such as marketing, fit-out, and insurance.

TickerFit

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2011, TickerFit is an Irish company that operates a cloud-based platform empowering healthcare professionals to prescribe personalized physical activity plans for their patients based on current health status.

TickerFit

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2011, TickerFit is an Irish company that operates a cloud-based platform empowering healthcare professionals to prescribe personalized physical activity plans for their patients based on current health status.

Trustev

Seed Round in 2015
Trustev is a technology company providing real-time online identity verification and fraud prevention for e-commerce. It uses digital fingerprinting and multiple dynamic data sources—behavioral signals, transactional data, device identifiers, email verification, social fingerprints, proxy/VPN checks, and browser and location data—to assess whether a user is a real customer and to compute a score used to approve, deny, or flag a transaction. The platform offers light integration for merchants and developers, delivering instant decisions without disrupting the customer experience, with the goal of reducing fraud costs and increasing sales by minimizing false positives.

Harpoon Connect

Seed Round in 2015
Harpoon Connect is an Ireland-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate gift voucher purchases for Facebook users, allowing them to share vouchers for their favorite local shops and venues. The company initially launched its product in the entertainment sector, integrating with Facebook Events to enable bars, restaurants, and other venues to create and promote their own events while issuing promotional vouchers for drinks and other offers. By combining social media engagement with local commerce, Harpoon Connect aims to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue for local businesses.

Frockadvisor

Convertible Note in 2015
Frockadvisor is a social commerce platform headquartered in Ireland that connects communities focused on fashion. It serves as a dedicated space for fashion enthusiasts, facilitating dialogue between users and their favorite retailers. The platform enhances visibility for fashion brands through sector mapping, customer service, and sales lead generation via a feature called 'fotocon.' Frockadvisor also fosters engagement and retention through its content channel, where it endorses various brands to its community. The company's revenue streams include subscription fees from retailers participating in its "Circle of Excellence," integrated brand content on its platform, and commissions on sales generated through its services. Additionally, Frockadvisor employs embedded tracking technology to monitor conversations that drive increased foot traffic and sales for participating stores.

Harpoon Connect

Convertible Note in 2015
Harpoon Connect is an Ireland-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate gift voucher purchases for Facebook users, allowing them to share vouchers for their favorite local shops and venues. The company initially launched its product in the entertainment sector, integrating with Facebook Events to enable bars, restaurants, and other venues to create and promote their own events while issuing promotional vouchers for drinks and other offers. By combining social media engagement with local commerce, Harpoon Connect aims to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue for local businesses.

Trustev

Convertible Note in 2014
Trustev is a technology company providing real-time online identity verification and fraud prevention for e-commerce. It uses digital fingerprinting and multiple dynamic data sources—behavioral signals, transactional data, device identifiers, email verification, social fingerprints, proxy/VPN checks, and browser and location data—to assess whether a user is a real customer and to compute a score used to approve, deny, or flag a transaction. The platform offers light integration for merchants and developers, delivering instant decisions without disrupting the customer experience, with the goal of reducing fraud costs and increasing sales by minimizing false positives.

PipelineCheck.com

Venture Round in 2014
PipelineCheck.com is a technology company based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in New York and London. Founded in 2012, it specializes in developing sales management tools specifically designed for business-to-business sales teams in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company offers a unique application that continuously monitors the health of sales pipelines by scoring the engagement and effort related to accounts, contacts, and opportunities. By leveraging gamification techniques, PipelineCheck.com encourages sales representatives to forecast more accurately and transparently, which enhances the overall sales process. The application integrates with Salesforce.com, analyzing updates to the CRM system and comparing them against expected engagement levels to provide valuable insights into the quality of the sales pipeline. Through its innovative approach, PipelineCheck.com aims to improve sales forecasting and ultimately help teams win more deals.

Hiri

Seed Round in 2014
Hiri is an enterprise email application that helps organizations manage and customize email workflows. The platform enables users to separate conversations, organize contacts and tasks, and optimize communication to improve productivity and keep mail under control. Based in Ireland, Hiri has operated from Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs and participated in accelerator programs such as Wayra, underscoring its focus on enterprise communication tools.

Popdeem

Seed Round in 2014
Popdeem is a technology company that offers a software solution designed to enhance customer loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing through social media integration. Their primary product is an SDK that seamlessly integrates with existing loyalty programs, allowing businesses to reward customers for sharing their brand experiences on platforms like Instagram. This not only boosts customer engagement but also provides valuable insights into influential customers within the loyalty program. Popdeem has secured over €1.1 million in funding from investors including Delta Partners and Enterprise Ireland.

Hiri

Convertible Note in 2014
Hiri is an enterprise email application that helps organizations manage and customize email workflows. The platform enables users to separate conversations, organize contacts and tasks, and optimize communication to improve productivity and keep mail under control. Based in Ireland, Hiri has operated from Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs and participated in accelerator programs such as Wayra, underscoring its focus on enterprise communication tools.

UpTaxi

Convertible Note in 2014
UpTaxi is an innovative online ride-hailing platform that connects passengers with taxi drivers, enhancing the overall experience for both parties. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, the company offers a comprehensive taxi booking system accessible through a smartphone application, text messaging, or phone calls, ensuring convenient transportation options at any time. UpTaxi aims to revolutionize the taxi industry by improving passenger experiences, supporting taxi drivers' businesses, and providing rewards to passengers, which are monetized through targeted advertising. The company is actively working on expanding its services into several European markets, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Spain.

Seesearch

Seed Round in 2014
Seesearch is an Ireland-based company that specializes in an online search and discovery tool aimed at enhancing information retrieval for library customers. The tool allows users to perform a comprehensive search across multiple resources, presenting results in a single interactive visual display. This approach is designed to streamline the search process, enabling users to find relevant information—such as books, articles, and multimedia files—quickly and efficiently. Seesearch personalizes the experience based on users' interests and subject areas, minimizing irrelevant results and significantly reducing search time. The platform is accessible on both computers and mobile devices, making it convenient for users to access information both in libraries and from home.

FoneSense

Seed Round in 2014
FoneSense Ltd. is a mobile engagement platform based in Carriganore, Ireland, that specializes in utilizing advertising jingles on smartphones to enhance brand recognition among targeted demographics. Founded in 2009, the company offers a unique service where smartphone users are compensated when their phones ring with an advertising jingle. This innovative approach benefits advertising and marketing agencies by enabling them to effectively reach consumers while also providing valuable statistics on the performance of their advertising campaigns. Through its platform, FoneSense facilitates a direct connection between brands and consumers, making it a significant player in the mobile marketing landscape.

Harpoon Connect

Seed Round in 2014
Harpoon Connect is an Ireland-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate gift voucher purchases for Facebook users, allowing them to share vouchers for their favorite local shops and venues. The company initially launched its product in the entertainment sector, integrating with Facebook Events to enable bars, restaurants, and other venues to create and promote their own events while issuing promotional vouchers for drinks and other offers. By combining social media engagement with local commerce, Harpoon Connect aims to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue for local businesses.

Videobot

Grant in 2014
Videobot Limited is a Dublin-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in a smart video platform designed for recording, managing, and playing back mobile videos. Its flagship product, the VBOT platform, caters to broadcasters, publishers, and mobile operators by enabling them to curate and syndicate user-generated videos across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, browsers, and smart TVs. Videobot empowers brands to enhance audience engagement and promote products through innovative video content. The platform provides tools for businesses to maintain control over their video assets, from recording and content management to delivery, thereby differentiating itself from major social media networks. With features such as real-time video applications, customizable branding, and streamlined workflows, VBOT significantly reduces deployment time and streaming costs while improving productivity and return on investment for enterprises.

Frockadvisor

Grant in 2014
Frockadvisor is a social commerce platform headquartered in Ireland that connects communities focused on fashion. It serves as a dedicated space for fashion enthusiasts, facilitating dialogue between users and their favorite retailers. The platform enhances visibility for fashion brands through sector mapping, customer service, and sales lead generation via a feature called 'fotocon.' Frockadvisor also fosters engagement and retention through its content channel, where it endorses various brands to its community. The company's revenue streams include subscription fees from retailers participating in its "Circle of Excellence," integrated brand content on its platform, and commissions on sales generated through its services. Additionally, Frockadvisor employs embedded tracking technology to monitor conversations that drive increased foot traffic and sales for participating stores.

Gotcha Ninjas

Grant in 2014
Their mission is to create a positive learning environment through the use of technology and gamification to improve engagement and increase teaching time. School should be fun – for teachers and children. A lot of the time it’s not – resource issues and old fashioned systems take the good out of it. Gotcha Ninjas changes all that. Gotcha Ninjas is a cloud based social learning platform. They enhance education by creating a continuous constructive feedback loop. They broaden the reach and transparency of the classroom to parents and principals. They enable a positive and personalised educational journey. Gotcha Ninjas was born from the frustration of teacher and behavioural specialist Tony Riley. Over 25 years of experience working in various primary schools in New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Tony envisioned making use of the technology that exists your classroom today, to make going to school more fun, and to make it easy to share what's happening in the classroom with home.

CipherApps

Seed Round in 2013
CipherApps Limited is a company based in Dublin, Ireland, that specializes in providing encryption solutions for cloud documents, ensuring secure real-time collaboration. Founded in 2013, it enables users of cloud collaboration services like Google Docs and Office 365 to comply with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements concerning the handling and storage of corporate data in hosted data centers. The company's cloud security gateway offers an invisible encryption service that secures various types of cloud data before it exits the enterprise network and also protects data-at-rest in the cloud. CipherApps' solutions are designed to maintain the collaborative features of cloud services while remaining browser agnostic, eliminating the need for client-side software. In addition, the company provides installation and training services and caters to startups, small businesses, and larger enterprises through both on-site and hosted deployment options.

Seesearch

Seed Round in 2013
Seesearch is an Ireland-based company that specializes in an online search and discovery tool aimed at enhancing information retrieval for library customers. The tool allows users to perform a comprehensive search across multiple resources, presenting results in a single interactive visual display. This approach is designed to streamline the search process, enabling users to find relevant information—such as books, articles, and multimedia files—quickly and efficiently. Seesearch personalizes the experience based on users' interests and subject areas, minimizing irrelevant results and significantly reducing search time. The platform is accessible on both computers and mobile devices, making it convenient for users to access information both in libraries and from home.

Hiri

Grant in 2013
Hiri is an enterprise email application that helps organizations manage and customize email workflows. The platform enables users to separate conversations, organize contacts and tasks, and optimize communication to improve productivity and keep mail under control. Based in Ireland, Hiri has operated from Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs and participated in accelerator programs such as Wayra, underscoring its focus on enterprise communication tools.

Popdeem

Grant in 2013
Popdeem is a technology company that offers a software solution designed to enhance customer loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing through social media integration. Their primary product is an SDK that seamlessly integrates with existing loyalty programs, allowing businesses to reward customers for sharing their brand experiences on platforms like Instagram. This not only boosts customer engagement but also provides valuable insights into influential customers within the loyalty program. Popdeem has secured over €1.1 million in funding from investors including Delta Partners and Enterprise Ireland.

Trustev

Seed Round in 2013
Trustev is a technology company providing real-time online identity verification and fraud prevention for e-commerce. It uses digital fingerprinting and multiple dynamic data sources—behavioral signals, transactional data, device identifiers, email verification, social fingerprints, proxy/VPN checks, and browser and location data—to assess whether a user is a real customer and to compute a score used to approve, deny, or flag a transaction. The platform offers light integration for merchants and developers, delivering instant decisions without disrupting the customer experience, with the goal of reducing fraud costs and increasing sales by minimizing false positives.

Gotcha Ninjas

Seed Round in 2013
Their mission is to create a positive learning environment through the use of technology and gamification to improve engagement and increase teaching time. School should be fun – for teachers and children. A lot of the time it’s not – resource issues and old fashioned systems take the good out of it. Gotcha Ninjas changes all that. Gotcha Ninjas is a cloud based social learning platform. They enhance education by creating a continuous constructive feedback loop. They broaden the reach and transparency of the classroom to parents and principals. They enable a positive and personalised educational journey. Gotcha Ninjas was born from the frustration of teacher and behavioural specialist Tony Riley. Over 25 years of experience working in various primary schools in New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Tony envisioned making use of the technology that exists your classroom today, to make going to school more fun, and to make it easy to share what's happening in the classroom with home.

StyleFinch

Seed Round in 2013
StyleFinch is an Ireland-based online shopping outlet that supports independent retailers by providing a cloud-based platform to increase their online presence. The company aims to empower boutique stores, designers, and small business owners by simplifying the process of establishing an e-commerce presence. StyleFinch handles essential elements like website design, payment processing, delivery logistics, and search engine optimization, allowing retailers to focus on their brand while enhancing customer experiences both in-store and online. By facilitating connections between suppliers, retailers, and consumers, StyleFinch enables businesses to compete effectively with larger stores and improve their revenue, reduce costs, and optimize cash flow within their supply chains.

tipple.me

Seed Round in 2013
Tipple.me – from Voucherlink – generates enhanced marketing data for global drink brands by using social platforms to facilitate purchase, gifting and product promotion transactions. And the App makes payment easier for consumers. Tipple.me is a direct consumer social interaction tool, allowing Brands/Off-Licences/Nightclubs & Pubs to promote their products and events. Tipple is committed to promoting responsible drinking at all times and discourages irresponsible consumption of alcohol. To find out more about responsible consumption you can visit drinkaware.ie

Frockadvisor

Seed Round in 2013
Frockadvisor is a social commerce platform headquartered in Ireland that connects communities focused on fashion. It serves as a dedicated space for fashion enthusiasts, facilitating dialogue between users and their favorite retailers. The platform enhances visibility for fashion brands through sector mapping, customer service, and sales lead generation via a feature called 'fotocon.' Frockadvisor also fosters engagement and retention through its content channel, where it endorses various brands to its community. The company's revenue streams include subscription fees from retailers participating in its "Circle of Excellence," integrated brand content on its platform, and commissions on sales generated through its services. Additionally, Frockadvisor employs embedded tracking technology to monitor conversations that drive increased foot traffic and sales for participating stores.

Videobot

Seed Round in 2013
Videobot Limited is a Dublin-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in a smart video platform designed for recording, managing, and playing back mobile videos. Its flagship product, the VBOT platform, caters to broadcasters, publishers, and mobile operators by enabling them to curate and syndicate user-generated videos across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, browsers, and smart TVs. Videobot empowers brands to enhance audience engagement and promote products through innovative video content. The platform provides tools for businesses to maintain control over their video assets, from recording and content management to delivery, thereby differentiating itself from major social media networks. With features such as real-time video applications, customizable branding, and streamlined workflows, VBOT significantly reduces deployment time and streaming costs while improving productivity and return on investment for enterprises.

Harpoon Connect

Convertible Note in 2013
Harpoon Connect is an Ireland-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate gift voucher purchases for Facebook users, allowing them to share vouchers for their favorite local shops and venues. The company initially launched its product in the entertainment sector, integrating with Facebook Events to enable bars, restaurants, and other venues to create and promote their own events while issuing promotional vouchers for drinks and other offers. By combining social media engagement with local commerce, Harpoon Connect aims to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue for local businesses.

ThoughtBox

Grant in 2013
ThoughtBox Limited, established in Dublin, Ireland in 2011, specializes in developing educational software that teaches math and science concepts through engaging game-based learning experiences. Its flagship product, Numerosity: Play with Math!, is an award-winning iPad application designed for children aged 7 to 10. This interactive platform encourages users to manipulate numbers and signs, learn from mistakes, and advance through levels, making complex mathematical principles accessible and enjoyable.

PipelineCheck.com

Seed Round in 2013
PipelineCheck.com is a technology company based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in New York and London. Founded in 2012, it specializes in developing sales management tools specifically designed for business-to-business sales teams in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company offers a unique application that continuously monitors the health of sales pipelines by scoring the engagement and effort related to accounts, contacts, and opportunities. By leveraging gamification techniques, PipelineCheck.com encourages sales representatives to forecast more accurately and transparently, which enhances the overall sales process. The application integrates with Salesforce.com, analyzing updates to the CRM system and comparing them against expected engagement levels to provide valuable insights into the quality of the sales pipeline. Through its innovative approach, PipelineCheck.com aims to improve sales forecasting and ultimately help teams win more deals.

Trustev

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Trustev is a technology company providing real-time online identity verification and fraud prevention for e-commerce. It uses digital fingerprinting and multiple dynamic data sources—behavioral signals, transactional data, device identifiers, email verification, social fingerprints, proxy/VPN checks, and browser and location data—to assess whether a user is a real customer and to compute a score used to approve, deny, or flag a transaction. The platform offers light integration for merchants and developers, delivering instant decisions without disrupting the customer experience, with the goal of reducing fraud costs and increasing sales by minimizing false positives.

Hiri

Seed Round in 2012
Hiri is an enterprise email application that helps organizations manage and customize email workflows. The platform enables users to separate conversations, organize contacts and tasks, and optimize communication to improve productivity and keep mail under control. Based in Ireland, Hiri has operated from Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs and participated in accelerator programs such as Wayra, underscoring its focus on enterprise communication tools.

ThoughtBox

Seed Round in 2012
ThoughtBox Limited, established in Dublin, Ireland in 2011, specializes in developing educational software that teaches math and science concepts through engaging game-based learning experiences. Its flagship product, Numerosity: Play with Math!, is an award-winning iPad application designed for children aged 7 to 10. This interactive platform encourages users to manipulate numbers and signs, learn from mistakes, and advance through levels, making complex mathematical principles accessible and enjoyable.

Popdeem

Seed Round in 2012
Popdeem is a technology company that offers a software solution designed to enhance customer loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing through social media integration. Their primary product is an SDK that seamlessly integrates with existing loyalty programs, allowing businesses to reward customers for sharing their brand experiences on platforms like Instagram. This not only boosts customer engagement but also provides valuable insights into influential customers within the loyalty program. Popdeem has secured over €1.1 million in funding from investors including Delta Partners and Enterprise Ireland.
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