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 Children

Nannyfy

Seed Round in 2021
Nannyfy allows children to socialize safely in live activities led by specialized and trained Nannies.

Papumba

Seed Round in 2020
Papumba is a developer and publisher of educational games tailored for mobile devices, specifically designed for infants and preschool children. The company's goal is to create a safe and engaging environment where young children can learn through play, fostering cognitive development and imagination through interactive applications. Papumba offers curated audiovisual content and visual storytelling, alongside learning games that help children develop essential skills during their formative years. The platform allows parents to share enjoyable experiences with their children while ensuring that their kids can play independently without exposure to disturbing ads or the need for adult supervision. Additionally, Papumba provides tools for parents to monitor and track their children's progress, enhancing the overall educational experience.

myABCKit

Seed Round in 2016
myABCKit is a language learning platform designed for children aged 3 to 7. It offers a play-based approach to literacy and language learning, using engaging games to teach reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. The platform allows teachers to personalize content based on students' interests, supporting learning in multiple languages. It also employs learning analytics to track each child's progress and adapt lessons to their individual pace.

KidRated

Seed Round in 2015
KidRated Limited operates a comprehensive review platform that focuses on attractions, events, and activities for children. The website features reviews created by children themselves, incorporating photos, video clips, and short films to provide authentic insights into various experiences. It covers a wide range of venues, including shows, cinemas, museums, theme parks, and more, primarily in London and beyond. Additionally, KidRated encourages interaction by allowing users to comment on reviews and submit their own video feedback. The platform not only serves as a resource for parents looking to plan enjoyable outings for their families but also offers businesses the opportunity to create dedicated pages on the site. KidRated Limited, originally known as Monkey Mindz Media Ltd., rebranded in March 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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.

Infantium

Grant in 2015
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.

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.

Infantium

Convertible Note in 2014
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.

Kindery

Grant in 2014
Kindery is a developer of mobile applications focused on enhancing children's education through interactive storytelling. The company creates engaging trans-media experiences that inspire children to play and create their own narratives. By leveraging technology, Kindery aims to stimulate language development, motivation, curiosity, and memory in young learners. Its applications provide a platform for parents to educate their children using positive and entertaining stories, making the learning process enjoyable and effective.

AmpliSense

Seed Round in 2014
AmpliSense is a company focused on developing medical devices and tools to monitor children's growth through innovative technology. Their flagship product combines a smart device with a mobile application called AmpliKidz, designed to help parents easily measure and track their children's height, weight, and body mass index. This tool provides immediate insights into a child's growth percentile, allowing parents to maintain records of past measurements and share valuable data with pediatricians. By enabling users to monitor health parameters efficiently, AmpliSense aims to contribute to the early detection of potential health issues, such as obesity, thereby supporting children’s overall health and well-being.

Night Zookeeper

Seed Round in 2014
Night Zookeeper is an online platform dedicated to fostering creativity and writing skills in children. It offers interactive lessons, a class blog, and storybooks, transforming young learners into active creators rather than passive consumers.

Touch of Classic

Grant in 2014
Touch of Classic is a startup established in 2013, located in Madrid, Spain, and operating within Wayra, Telefonica's accelerator program. The company specializes in developing interactive applications designed for children to engage with classic literature, art, and music. By utilizing touch and multimedia features, Touch of Classic creates a platform that allows young users to explore cultural heritage and understand historical context in an entertaining and educational manner. The company is dedicated to providing quality content that not only captivates children's attention but also fosters a love for classic works.

Kindery

Convertible Note in 2014
Kindery is a developer of mobile applications focused on enhancing children's education through interactive storytelling. The company creates engaging trans-media experiences that inspire children to play and create their own narratives. By leveraging technology, Kindery aims to stimulate language development, motivation, curiosity, and memory in young learners. Its applications provide a platform for parents to educate their children using positive and entertaining stories, making the learning process enjoyable and effective.

Pocket Explorers

Convertible Note in 2014
Pocket Explorers is a developer of an interactive platform designed to engage children in outdoor activities by leveraging their interest in gaming. The company’s app encourages exploration of the natural world through various trails, missions, and skills to master, all tailored to specific locations, categories, and seasons. By using interactive characters like Flint and Fern, the app guides children on their adventures, transforming screen time into valuable outdoor experiences. The primary objective is to inspire a passion for nature and promote healthier, more active lifestyles among children, ultimately aiming to help them become the 'Ultimate Explorer'.

Karisma Kidz

Grant in 2014
Karisma Kidz is a company dedicated to the development and production of games and toys designed for children aged 3 to 9. Founded in 2013 and based in Wallington, Surrey, the company operates both online and offline, selling a diverse array of entertainment and interactive products. Through its offerings, Karisma Kidz aims to foster a positive mindset in children, providing them with engaging and educational play experiences.

Infantium

Seed Round in 2014
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.

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.

Karisma Kidz

Seed Round in 2013
Karisma Kidz is a company dedicated to the development and production of games and toys designed for children aged 3 to 9. Founded in 2013 and based in Wallington, Surrey, the company operates both online and offline, selling a diverse array of entertainment and interactive products. Through its offerings, Karisma Kidz aims to foster a positive mindset in children, providing them with engaging and educational play experiences.

Touch of Classic

Grant in 2013
Touch of Classic is a startup established in 2013, located in Madrid, Spain, and operating within Wayra, Telefonica's accelerator program. The company specializes in developing interactive applications designed for children to engage with classic literature, art, and music. By utilizing touch and multimedia features, Touch of Classic creates a platform that allows young users to explore cultural heritage and understand historical context in an entertaining and educational manner. The company is dedicated to providing quality content that not only captivates children's attention but also fosters a love for classic works.

AgentPiggy

Seed Round in 2013
AgentPiggy is a Chilean company founded in 2011 that focuses on providing financial education for children through its innovative online platform. The service functions as a virtual piggy bank, allowing parents to deposit allowance money directly, rather than giving cash. This approach teaches children the principles of saving, spending, donating, and investing in a practical manner. The platform encourages goal-oriented activities, helping kids understand and manage their financial goals effectively. By engaging parents in the process, AgentPiggy aims to foster financial responsibility and equip the next generation with essential money management skills.

AmpliSense

Seed Round in 2013
AmpliSense is a company focused on developing medical devices and tools to monitor children's growth through innovative technology. Their flagship product combines a smart device with a mobile application called AmpliKidz, designed to help parents easily measure and track their children's height, weight, and body mass index. This tool provides immediate insights into a child's growth percentile, allowing parents to maintain records of past measurements and share valuable data with pediatricians. By enabling users to monitor health parameters efficiently, AmpliSense aims to contribute to the early detection of potential health issues, such as obesity, thereby supporting children’s overall health and well-being.

Touch of Classic

Convertible Note in 2013
Touch of Classic is a startup established in 2013, located in Madrid, Spain, and operating within Wayra, Telefonica's accelerator program. The company specializes in developing interactive applications designed for children to engage with classic literature, art, and music. By utilizing touch and multimedia features, Touch of Classic creates a platform that allows young users to explore cultural heritage and understand historical context in an entertaining and educational manner. The company is dedicated to providing quality content that not only captivates children's attention but also fosters a love for classic works.

Touch of Classic

Seed Round in 2013
Touch of Classic is a startup established in 2013, located in Madrid, Spain, and operating within Wayra, Telefonica's accelerator program. The company specializes in developing interactive applications designed for children to engage with classic literature, art, and music. By utilizing touch and multimedia features, Touch of Classic creates a platform that allows young users to explore cultural heritage and understand historical context in an entertaining and educational manner. The company is dedicated to providing quality content that not only captivates children's attention but also fosters a love for classic works.

Night Zookeeper

Seed Round in 2013
Night Zookeeper is an online platform dedicated to fostering creativity and writing skills in children. It offers interactive lessons, a class blog, and storybooks, transforming young learners into active creators rather than passive consumers.

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.

AmpliSense

Convertible Note in 2013
AmpliSense is a company focused on developing medical devices and tools to monitor children's growth through innovative technology. Their flagship product combines a smart device with a mobile application called AmpliKidz, designed to help parents easily measure and track their children's height, weight, and body mass index. This tool provides immediate insights into a child's growth percentile, allowing parents to maintain records of past measurements and share valuable data with pediatricians. By enabling users to monitor health parameters efficiently, AmpliSense aims to contribute to the early detection of potential health issues, such as obesity, thereby supporting children’s overall health and well-being.

Infantium

Seed Round in 2012
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.

AgentPiggy

Grant in 2012
AgentPiggy is a Chilean company founded in 2011 that focuses on providing financial education for children through its innovative online platform. The service functions as a virtual piggy bank, allowing parents to deposit allowance money directly, rather than giving cash. This approach teaches children the principles of saving, spending, donating, and investing in a practical manner. The platform encourages goal-oriented activities, helping kids understand and manage their financial goals effectively. By engaging parents in the process, AgentPiggy aims to foster financial responsibility and equip the next generation with essential money management skills.

Juntines

Seed Round in 2012
Juntines is a children's entertainment website that provides parents with a curated selection of visual content designed to inspire activities with their children. The platform features carefully chosen and tested ideas, ensuring that all content is relevant and practical for family engagement. By offering a variety of suggestions, Juntines aims to enhance the quality of time spent between parents and their children through meaningful interactions and creative experiences.

Night Zookeeper

Seed Round in 2012
Night Zookeeper is an online platform dedicated to fostering creativity and writing skills in children. It offers interactive lessons, a class blog, and storybooks, transforming young learners into active creators rather than passive consumers.

AgentPiggy

Grant in 2012
AgentPiggy is a Chilean company founded in 2011 that focuses on providing financial education for children through its innovative online platform. The service functions as a virtual piggy bank, allowing parents to deposit allowance money directly, rather than giving cash. This approach teaches children the principles of saving, spending, donating, and investing in a practical manner. The platform encourages goal-oriented activities, helping kids understand and manage their financial goals effectively. By engaging parents in the process, AgentPiggy aims to foster financial responsibility and equip the next generation with essential money management skills.
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