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 Crowdfunding

TeamFirst

Seed Round in 2015
Tim First provides fundraising for university sports and societies. They raise funds for the teams and crowds for the brands. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

52masterworks

Seed Round in 2015
52masterworks GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a crowdfunding platform focused on contemporary art. Established in November 2013, the firm enables investors, collectors, and sponsors to invest in selected modern artworks by acquiring shares, thereby facilitating the creation of a unique art collection. The platform aims to democratize access to high-quality works and renowned artists, allowing participants to benefit from the appreciation of art value over time. Through its innovative approach, 52masterworks fosters a collaborative environment for art investment, appealing to a diverse range of stakeholders in the art market.

BragBet

Grant in 2015
BragBet Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operates an online platform that combines social networking with sports betting. The company's website facilitates group discussions on sporting events, enabling users to collectively decide which events are worth wagering on. Each user contributes a set amount to a shared betting fund, with a different member acting as the fund manager each week. The fund manager then places bets based on suggestions from group members, using a partner bookmaker for transactions. The platform offers a leaderboard to foster competition among teams and tipsters, allowing users to track performance and engage in friendly banter.

Hubbub

Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Hubbub, formerly known as Sponsorcraft, is a crowdfunding platform tailored for educational and non-profit organizations. It enables these entities to raise funds by showcasing their projects to a broad audience, allowing many individuals to contribute small donations in exchange for rewards such as merchandise or project memorabilia. In addition to its crowdfunding services, Hubbub offers a white-label platform that includes consulting and advisory services, helping organizations effectively engage and attract donors. Through its comprehensive approach, Hubbub facilitates efficient fundraising efforts for its clients, empowering them to maximize their resources and reach their financial goals.

StudentFunder

Grant in 2014
StudentFunder is a London-based company that operates an online crowdfunding platform designed to support students' educational endeavors. Founded in 2012, the platform allows individuals and institutions to pool funds for education campaigns initiated by students. StudentFunder provides loans and donations for master's and professional courses in the UK on clear and fair terms, aiming to make sufficient funding for further studies easily accessible.

Tumotorizado.com

Grant in 2014
Marketplace for online and offline retailers seeking immediate or same day deliveries, on-demand & for independent messengers seeking clients. Via PC, via APP or linking with our API, retailers broadcast offers to ZhipEntrepreneurs. The first messenger who accepts the offer carries out the delivery. A picture of the hired messenger is forwarded to the client via email and smartphone APP. Tumotorizado collects a commission per successful delivery mission!

Capptú

Convertible Note in 2014
Capptu is an online platform that specializes in microstock photography, leveraging crowdsourcing to connect mobile photography enthusiasts with a global audience. The platform allows users to contribute images taken with smartphones or professional cameras, creating a diverse repository of customized visuals. Capptu also facilitates advertising content generation by enabling users to participate in sponsored photo contests, where they can earn recognition or prizes for their work. By combining social media features reminiscent of Instagram with a collaborative economy model similar to Uber, Capptu democratizes the process of image contribution, fostering engagement and creativity among its users while providing businesses with unique, exclusive rights to high-quality images.

BragBet

Convertible Note in 2014
BragBet Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operates an online platform that combines social networking with sports betting. The company's website facilitates group discussions on sporting events, enabling users to collectively decide which events are worth wagering on. Each user contributes a set amount to a shared betting fund, with a different member acting as the fund manager each week. The fund manager then places bets based on suggestions from group members, using a partner bookmaker for transactions. The platform offers a leaderboard to foster competition among teams and tipsters, allowing users to track performance and engage in friendly banter.

Tumotorizado.com

Seed Round in 2014
Marketplace for online and offline retailers seeking immediate or same day deliveries, on-demand & for independent messengers seeking clients. Via PC, via APP or linking with our API, retailers broadcast offers to ZhipEntrepreneurs. The first messenger who accepts the offer carries out the delivery. A picture of the hired messenger is forwarded to the client via email and smartphone APP. Tumotorizado collects a commission per successful delivery mission!

Hubbub

Grant in 2014
Hubbub, formerly known as Sponsorcraft, is a crowdfunding platform tailored for educational and non-profit organizations. It enables these entities to raise funds by showcasing their projects to a broad audience, allowing many individuals to contribute small donations in exchange for rewards such as merchandise or project memorabilia. In addition to its crowdfunding services, Hubbub offers a white-label platform that includes consulting and advisory services, helping organizations effectively engage and attract donors. Through its comprehensive approach, Hubbub facilitates efficient fundraising efforts for its clients, empowering them to maximize their resources and reach their financial goals.

BragBet

Grant in 2013
BragBet Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operates an online platform that combines social networking with sports betting. The company's website facilitates group discussions on sporting events, enabling users to collectively decide which events are worth wagering on. Each user contributes a set amount to a shared betting fund, with a different member acting as the fund manager each week. The fund manager then places bets based on suggestions from group members, using a partner bookmaker for transactions. The platform offers a leaderboard to foster competition among teams and tipsters, allowing users to track performance and engage in friendly banter.

BragBet

Convertible Note in 2013
BragBet Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operates an online platform that combines social networking with sports betting. The company's website facilitates group discussions on sporting events, enabling users to collectively decide which events are worth wagering on. Each user contributes a set amount to a shared betting fund, with a different member acting as the fund manager each week. The fund manager then places bets based on suggestions from group members, using a partner bookmaker for transactions. The platform offers a leaderboard to foster competition among teams and tipsters, allowing users to track performance and engage in friendly banter.

Hubbub

Seed Round in 2013
Hubbub, formerly known as Sponsorcraft, is a crowdfunding platform tailored for educational and non-profit organizations. It enables these entities to raise funds by showcasing their projects to a broad audience, allowing many individuals to contribute small donations in exchange for rewards such as merchandise or project memorabilia. In addition to its crowdfunding services, Hubbub offers a white-label platform that includes consulting and advisory services, helping organizations effectively engage and attract donors. Through its comprehensive approach, Hubbub facilitates efficient fundraising efforts for its clients, empowering them to maximize their resources and reach their financial goals.

UrGift

Grant in 2013
UrGift gets your Amazon Wish List to your friends` hands and allows them to choose, buy and send the gifts that you want right from their mobile devices. UrGift is a mobile app that helps you get the gifts you want by sharing your Amazon Wish List or letting you create your own. You can buy a gift for a friend on your own or have others chip in. Initially UrGift is only connected to the Amazon Wish List but in the future it will get connected to other retailers, wishlist services and social networks. Different from a wishlist sharing services, UrGift allows its users to complete a purchase from the app while Amazon takes care of all the logistics.

Eventdoo

Convertible Note in 2013
Eventdoo is a collaborative ticketing platform designed to facilitate the creation, promotion, and management of events. The company empowers event organizers, ranging from brands and agencies to individuals planning events from scratch, by providing tools that reduce both attendance and financial risks. Utilizing innovative collaborative commerce features such as crowd-funding and crowd-sourcing, Eventdoo offers long-tail ticketing solutions that support a diverse range of events. This comprehensive platform allows users to effectively market and sell their events, making it accessible for various types of organizers to bring their ideas to life.

Bandtastic

Seed Round in 2013
Bandtastic is a Mexico City-based web platform that operates as a social network and crowdfunding site for music bands. Founded in 2011, it allows fans to vote for their favorite bands to perform in their cities, thereby expressing demand for specific artists. Bands can engage with their audience through the platform, while promoters utilize the data gathered from fan votes to recognize demand and facilitate ticket sales for concerts. This model not only enhances the concert experience for fans but also helps bands and promoters better connect and collaborate in the music industry.

Tumotorizado.com

Convertible Note in 2013
Marketplace for online and offline retailers seeking immediate or same day deliveries, on-demand & for independent messengers seeking clients. Via PC, via APP or linking with our API, retailers broadcast offers to ZhipEntrepreneurs. The first messenger who accepts the offer carries out the delivery. A picture of the hired messenger is forwarded to the client via email and smartphone APP. Tumotorizado collects a commission per successful delivery mission!

BragBet

Seed Round in 2013
BragBet Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operates an online platform that combines social networking with sports betting. The company's website facilitates group discussions on sporting events, enabling users to collectively decide which events are worth wagering on. Each user contributes a set amount to a shared betting fund, with a different member acting as the fund manager each week. The fund manager then places bets based on suggestions from group members, using a partner bookmaker for transactions. The platform offers a leaderboard to foster competition among teams and tipsters, allowing users to track performance and engage in friendly banter.

Torneo de Ideas

Seed Round in 2012
Torneo de Ideas is a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates the exchange of creative design work between designers and small businesses in Latin America, particularly in Mexico. The platform allows businesses to initiate design contests, inviting designers to submit their creative solutions for various projects, such as logo and t-shirt designs. By leveraging technology, Torneo de Ideas provides a streamlined approach for small and medium enterprises to access a wide range of design ideas quickly, receiving numerous submissions within a short timeframe. This model enables businesses to benefit from diverse creative input without the complexities typically associated with traditional design agencies.

Clipyoo

Grant in 2012
CLIPYOO offers a huge portfolio of 10 seconds professional high-definition stock video footage, which can be used without licensing restrictions by professionals or amateurs in films, TV, documentaries, ads, corporate communication, educational, and family videos in a very simple manner: find the clip, pay a one-time royalty fee, download it instantly, and use it freely. CLIPYOO get all this footage through professional crowdsourcing. Content owners can monetize their stock footage by uploading it to CLIPYOO, and they can earn a commission each time one of their clips is downloaded

Eventdoo

Seed Round in 2012
Eventdoo is a collaborative ticketing platform designed to facilitate the creation, promotion, and management of events. The company empowers event organizers, ranging from brands and agencies to individuals planning events from scratch, by providing tools that reduce both attendance and financial risks. Utilizing innovative collaborative commerce features such as crowd-funding and crowd-sourcing, Eventdoo offers long-tail ticketing solutions that support a diverse range of events. This comprehensive platform allows users to effectively market and sell their events, making it accessible for various types of organizers to bring their ideas to life.

InPact.Me

Grant in 2012
InPact.Me is an online platform designed to enhance social entrepreneurship through collective financing. The company facilitates businesses in implementing and managing their corporate giving, volunteering initiatives, and social impact projects. By allowing clients to select specific causes they wish to support, InPact.Me enables a collaborative approach where employees and companies can actively contribute financial, material, and human resources to these causes. The platform promotes engagement by offering rewards in exchange for contributions, fostering a culture of social responsibility and community involvement within organizations.

Clipyoo

Convertible Note in 2012
CLIPYOO offers a huge portfolio of 10 seconds professional high-definition stock video footage, which can be used without licensing restrictions by professionals or amateurs in films, TV, documentaries, ads, corporate communication, educational, and family videos in a very simple manner: find the clip, pay a one-time royalty fee, download it instantly, and use it freely. CLIPYOO get all this footage through professional crowdsourcing. Content owners can monetize their stock footage by uploading it to CLIPYOO, and they can earn a commission each time one of their clips is downloaded

UrGift

Seed Round in 2012
UrGift gets your Amazon Wish List to your friends` hands and allows them to choose, buy and send the gifts that you want right from their mobile devices. UrGift is a mobile app that helps you get the gifts you want by sharing your Amazon Wish List or letting you create your own. You can buy a gift for a friend on your own or have others chip in. Initially UrGift is only connected to the Amazon Wish List but in the future it will get connected to other retailers, wishlist services and social networks. Different from a wishlist sharing services, UrGift allows its users to complete a purchase from the app while Amazon takes care of all the logistics.

Valioo

Grant in 2012
Valioo is a Madrid-based company that has developed a web and mobile platform enabling consumers to trade their personal information with businesses. Its innovative approach aims to redirect a substantial portion of corporate marketing budgets towards funding non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The company's mobile application automates micropayments and provides personalized recommendations for financing NGO projects. Users can gather information, visualize their financing goals, and advertise them, creating a unique marketplace that benefits both users and NGOs while offering businesses a means to facilitate these micropayment services.

Clipyoo

Seed Round in 2011
CLIPYOO offers a huge portfolio of 10 seconds professional high-definition stock video footage, which can be used without licensing restrictions by professionals or amateurs in films, TV, documentaries, ads, corporate communication, educational, and family videos in a very simple manner: find the clip, pay a one-time royalty fee, download it instantly, and use it freely. CLIPYOO get all this footage through professional crowdsourcing. Content owners can monetize their stock footage by uploading it to CLIPYOO, and they can earn a commission each time one of their clips is downloaded

Bandtastic

Seed Round in 2011
Bandtastic is a Mexico City-based web platform that operates as a social network and crowdfunding site for music bands. Founded in 2011, it allows fans to vote for their favorite bands to perform in their cities, thereby expressing demand for specific artists. Bands can engage with their audience through the platform, while promoters utilize the data gathered from fan votes to recognize demand and facilitate ticket sales for concerts. This model not only enhances the concert experience for fans but also helps bands and promoters better connect and collaborate in the music industry.

Valioo

Seed Round in 2011
Valioo is a Madrid-based company that has developed a web and mobile platform enabling consumers to trade their personal information with businesses. Its innovative approach aims to redirect a substantial portion of corporate marketing budgets towards funding non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The company's mobile application automates micropayments and provides personalized recommendations for financing NGO projects. Users can gather information, visualize their financing goals, and advertise them, creating a unique marketplace that benefits both users and NGOs while offering businesses a means to facilitate these micropayment services.
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