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 Video Streaming

Sceenic

Venture Round in 2021
Sceenic is a private company that specializes in providing interactive viewing solutions through its innovative Watch Together technology. This platform allows media companies to create virtual living rooms where users can watch videos simultaneously with friends and family, fostering a more engaging and interactive group viewing experience. Sceenic's cloud technology seamlessly integrates with existing over-the-top (OTT) video services and TV set-top boxes, enabling users to stream live videos, play video games, and connect face-to-face. By offering these capabilities, Sceenic empowers media companies to enhance audience engagement and create unique viewing experiences at scale.

Gabriel

Series A in 2021
Gabriel Tecnologia Ltda, established in 2019 and based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, specializes in providing video surveillance services by integrating high-definition cameras with nano computers. The company focuses on delivering military-grade encryption and enterprise-quality service, ensuring a secure experience for residential buildings and medium-sized businesses. Gabriel offers a unique model that eliminates installation costs, hardware purchases, and maintenance hassles, while providing 24/7 monitoring of properties and neighborhoods. Their technology incorporates machine learning algorithms to recognize suspicious patterns, enhancing safety and security. Additionally, the firm provides an accessible application for users, alongside perpetual video cloud storage, making it a comprehensive solution for public and private security needs in Brazil and beyond.

Watchity

Seed Round in 2021
Watchity is an audiovisual platform designed to enhance the creation and streaming of professional live content for various applications, including webinars, hybrid events, and social media. Catering to brands and enterprises of all sizes, the platform simplifies the event lifecycle by offering features such as invitations, registrations, email reminders, audience interaction, and video analytics. Watchity enables organizations to produce events that are visually engaging by utilizing multicam video feeds from mobile cameras, allowing for diverse perspectives and interactive storytelling. By facilitating impactful content and audience engagement, Watchity helps businesses convert participation into tangible results.

YBVR

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, YBVR specializes in creating immersive video experiences for the sports industry. Its platform delivers high-quality, multi-view experiences across various devices, optimizing bandwidth usage and enhancing accessibility. YBVR has partnered with renowned organizations such as Real Madrid, Australian Open tennis, and Meta to provide immersive technology solutions.

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.

BlaBla EdTech

Seed Round in 2021
BlaBla EdTech is an innovative online application designed to facilitate English language learning through engaging storytelling videos. Targeting learners in Asia, the platform allows native English speakers to create and share short, TikTok-style video lessons. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, BlaBla enhances the educational experience, making it both fun and interactive. The app aims to provide a convenient and effective method for users to improve their English skills, thereby fostering a more dynamic approach to language education.

Tu VideoCV

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tu VideoCV is a tech startup that operates an online platform allowing users to record, edit, and share video CVs for job applications. The company aims to streamline the recruitment process by leveraging audiovisual technology, making it more efficient for both job seekers and employers. Founded by two experienced professionals in audiovisual media production and direction, Tu VideoCV offers respective apps for different devices, catering to various employment needs.

YBVR

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, YBVR specializes in creating immersive video experiences for the sports industry. Its platform delivers high-quality, multi-view experiences across various devices, optimizing bandwidth usage and enhancing accessibility. YBVR has partnered with renowned organizations such as Real Madrid, Australian Open tennis, and Meta to provide immersive technology solutions.

Teltoo

Seed Round in 2018
Teltoo uses P2P technologies to improve online video delivery. Teltoo works alongside its clients preferred CDN, turning video distribution into a reliable experience. It integrates into broadcasters' workflow and works on the browser's background without expecting its clients to install any plug-ins. Teltoo also offers an analytics dashboard that shows bandwidth savings and activity and is compatible with most video players. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

YBVR

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2017, YBVR specializes in creating immersive video experiences for the sports industry. Its platform delivers high-quality, multi-view experiences across various devices, optimizing bandwidth usage and enhancing accessibility. YBVR has partnered with renowned organizations such as Real Madrid, Australian Open tennis, and Meta to provide immersive technology solutions.

Zapping TV

Venture Round in 2017
Zapping TV is a television streaming platform established in 2017 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile. As the first virtual pay TV operator in Latin America, it offers a diverse range of channels, including ESPN, FOX, Discovery, Disney, AMC, and Turner, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to traditional pay TV providers. The company currently operates in Chile and has plans for expansion into additional Latin American markets, aiming to enhance the viewing experience for consumers in the region.

BattleMe - Hip Hop Community and Rap Studio

Venture Round in 2017
BattleMe is an Android/IOS mobile app for hip-hop fans. We’ve reached 1,800,000 downloads with only a $5,000 marketing budget. It allows users to record raps, hold rap battles with friends or strangers and share it via Facebook or Instagram. BattleMe also features Rap Contests where users can win exposure and valuable prizes. Key Features: - Rap Studio - Users record a track or a video freestyle over beat, mix and master the recording and share it with the world. - BattleMe Radio - Everyone has an equal chance of radio play. Rotation is governed by an algorithm which is based on your popularity and activity. - Rap Contests - We give a topic, and users record tracks and submit it to the tournament. Once the voting period begins, other users vote for those who killed it. - News Feed - Allows users to keep up with the artists that they follow, discover new content, and stay up to date with the latest rap news. - Rap Profile - Every user can showcase their hottest rap songs and battles, links to social media accounts and cool stats on the apps (views, followers, battles won, contests won and more).

Zapping

Venture Round in 2017
Zapping is an online television streaming service that delivers TV channels over the internet with multiple subscription plans. It stands out by offering innovative technology, a user-friendly interface, and eco-friendly streaming options.

Highbrow

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in London in 2014, Highbrow operates a subscription-based educational platform offering curated video content for children. Its videos cover diverse topics, fostering skill development and exploration of various ideas.

Playrcart

Venture Round in 2016
Playrcart Ltd. is a technology company based in London that operates a platform designed to enhance the marketing and distribution of products through video content. Founded in 2011, Playrcart simplifies the consumer journey by enabling real-time transactions within video, allowing users to purchase third-party products directly from the player. The platform not only reduces online friction significantly but also delivers valuable first-party data to brand and retail partners. Playrcart's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including awards for its performance marketing campaigns in partnership with notable brands. The company aims to fully monetize digital assets and increase engagement for consumer brands by transforming video editorials into shoppable content. Furthermore, Playrcart has participated in various programs and initiatives aimed at driving technological advancements, having been endorsed by multiple global organizations.

smArDS

Venture Round in 2016
smArDS is an advanced audio-visual tool that automatically detects points within audiovisual content to insert ads. It also t provides the best time and place to insert publicity in entertainment videos improving ad completion rates. The tool is specially designed for increasing the number of insertion points in video streaming services while maintaining your Video Ad Completion Rates. Internet video providers may use smArDS as a solution that can be easily installed on their servers.

Netshow.me

Convertible Note in 2015
Netshow.me is an internet startup that offers an online stage where entertainers, including musicians and comedians are able to earn money by broadcasting their live performances. It also enables fans to interact with their favorite artists. Many artists, including Fresno, Wanessa Camargo, Luiza Possi, Eduardo Sterblitch, PC Siqueira, and Cone Crew Diretoria have performed on Netshow.me. Netshow.me was launched in October 2013 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Smart Drone

Grant in 2015
Smart Drone is a manufacturer specialising in the design and development of autonomous drones equipped with artificial intelligence. These drones can operate independently and coordinate tasks collectively. The company offers Winged Link, an internet-based platform for real-time video streaming and drone control. Primarily serving the construction sector, Smart Drone provides cost-effective aerial filming, posting, surveying, and live video streaming services through its advanced unmanned aircraft systems.

Netshow.me

Grant in 2015
Netshow.me is an internet startup that offers an online stage where entertainers, including musicians and comedians are able to earn money by broadcasting their live performances. It also enables fans to interact with their favorite artists. Many artists, including Fresno, Wanessa Camargo, Luiza Possi, Eduardo Sterblitch, PC Siqueira, and Cone Crew Diretoria have performed on Netshow.me. Netshow.me was launched in October 2013 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Evercam

Convertible Note in 2014
Evercam is a software company that provides a cloud-based platform and API for managing construction-site cameras. Its solution enables developers to write software that works with any internet-connected camera and supports high-resolution time-lapse video, live streaming, and AI-assisted analytics to enhance project visibility. The platform is used for construction project management, dispute avoidance, and marketing, helping teams monitor progress, improve delivery speed and cost efficiency, and preserve complete project footage for investigations. Founded in 2013 and based in Dublin, Evercam focuses on delivering integrated camera management for construction projects through a SaaS approach.

Evercam

Seed Round in 2014
Evercam is a software company that provides a cloud-based platform and API for managing construction-site cameras. Its solution enables developers to write software that works with any internet-connected camera and supports high-resolution time-lapse video, live streaming, and AI-assisted analytics to enhance project visibility. The platform is used for construction project management, dispute avoidance, and marketing, helping teams monitor progress, improve delivery speed and cost efficiency, and preserve complete project footage for investigations. Founded in 2013 and based in Dublin, Evercam focuses on delivering integrated camera management for construction projects through a SaaS approach.

SmartboxTV

Seed Round in 2014
SmartboxTV and its Nunchee is a white label OTT solution that can be efficiently and effectively deployed in just a few clicks, without any complex integrations, and with presentation layers that already interact with Android, IOS, web, AppleTV, FireTV and Roku. Our product also provides content owners the neccessary control to manage the viewing and interaction experience of each user and at each terminal device.

Smart Drone

Convertible Note in 2014
Smart Drone is a manufacturer specialising in the design and development of autonomous drones equipped with artificial intelligence. These drones can operate independently and coordinate tasks collectively. The company offers Winged Link, an internet-based platform for real-time video streaming and drone control. Primarily serving the construction sector, Smart Drone provides cost-effective aerial filming, posting, surveying, and live video streaming services through its advanced unmanned aircraft systems.

Six3

Venture Round in 2014
Six3 Limited, operating under the name Cura TV, is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and operation of a mobile video platform. Founded in 2011, Cura TV offers a unique marketplace where users can watch engaging stories and discover products from various food producers and distributors. The platform enhances mobile communication and commerce by utilizing video to create an immersive shopping experience, allowing consumers to find and purchase items on-demand. Through its innovative approach, Six3 aims to transform the way users interact with brands and products in the digital marketplace.

Paylive

Convertible Note in 2014
Paylive is a Miami-based company that offers a time-based content monetization platform specifically designed for live and streamed events. By enabling content providers to receive fully settled, time-metered payments, Paylive allows users and sponsors to pay based on the duration of content consumed. This innovative approach empowers content sellers to effectively monetize their offerings, creating a seamless experience for both providers and consumers.

Karaoke Smart

Grant in 2014
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.

FirstVision

Convertible Note in 2014
FirstVision is a pioneering company specializing in wearable electronics for sports. They are the global leaders in capturing and broadcasting athletes' point of view (POV) during official tournaments, using advanced audiovisual and radio transmission technology integrated into athletes' gear. Their mission is to bring the authentic experience of sports closer to fans by providing real-time, immersive views from the athletes' perspective. Additionally, their wearable systems track velocity and biometric data, enhancing the broadcast experience and providing valuable insights into athletes' performance.

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.

Veronica Core

Seed Round in 2014
Veronica is a company based in Peru that specializes in cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions for security applications. The company focuses on identifying objects and events in live video feeds from security cameras. Its platform automates the triggering of alerts, messages, and notifications to security personnel and law enforcement agencies, thereby enhancing the safety and response capabilities of its clients. By providing a media analytic platform, Veronica helps organizations reduce risks associated with security breaches and improve their overall surveillance effectiveness.

Video.Bot

Seed Round in 2013
Video.Bot is a technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2010. It specializes in creating video-based bots that engage users through one-on-one interactive conversations. These bots use rich visuals and a playful approach to explain complex subjects, making them suitable for educational or informational purposes. The platform personalizes storytelling by utilizing real user data at scale, enabling applications such as customer onboarding, product explanations, cross-selling, upselling, and migrating customer care to digital channels. Video.Bot's innovative use of video enhances engagement and simplifies the understanding of intricate subjects, benefiting educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and organizations.

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.

Karaoke Smart

Grant in 2013
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.

Karaoke Smart

Convertible Note in 2013
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.

Songdrop

Seed Round in 2013
Songdrop is an online music platform that allows users to save and organize music they stream from various sources, including blogs, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. Through its unique bookmarklet, known as the DropIt Button, users can easily compile their favorite tracks into personalized mixes. These mixes can be accessed at any time without the need for an account, providing a convenient way to enjoy music across the internet. By serving as a universal player, Songdrop consolidates a wide array of music into one accessible location, enabling users to create and play playlists of their preferred songs and videos whenever they wish.

Six3

Seed Round in 2012
Six3 Limited, operating under the name Cura TV, is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and operation of a mobile video platform. Founded in 2011, Cura TV offers a unique marketplace where users can watch engaging stories and discover products from various food producers and distributors. The platform enhances mobile communication and commerce by utilizing video to create an immersive shopping experience, allowing consumers to find and purchase items on-demand. Through its innovative approach, Six3 aims to transform the way users interact with brands and products in the digital marketplace.

Six3

Seed Round in 2012
Six3 Limited, operating under the name Cura TV, is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and operation of a mobile video platform. Founded in 2011, Cura TV offers a unique marketplace where users can watch engaging stories and discover products from various food producers and distributors. The platform enhances mobile communication and commerce by utilizing video to create an immersive shopping experience, allowing consumers to find and purchase items on-demand. Through its innovative approach, Six3 aims to transform the way users interact with brands and products in the digital marketplace.

Sezion

Convertible Note in 2012
Sezion is a technology company that specializes in automated video generation at scale. Its SaaS platform enables businesses to create personalized videos from any content feed without requiring coding skills. Sezion's solutions enhance SEO by up to 53%, improve sales by 6% to 30%, increase visitor time by two minutes, and boost brand recognition by 70%. The platform offers tools for automatic editing, syncing, commenting, and uploading, generating videos tailored to each product in an online catalog or enhancing user-uploaded content with intros, logos, texts, and quality improvements. Founded by Harán Lerma, Josías De La Espada, and Jonatan Bertuzzi, Sezion aims to empower businesses to engage customers more effectively through data-personalized videos.

Sezion

Grant in 2012
Sezion is a technology company that specializes in automated video generation at scale. Its SaaS platform enables businesses to create personalized videos from any content feed without requiring coding skills. Sezion's solutions enhance SEO by up to 53%, improve sales by 6% to 30%, increase visitor time by two minutes, and boost brand recognition by 70%. The platform offers tools for automatic editing, syncing, commenting, and uploading, generating videos tailored to each product in an online catalog or enhancing user-uploaded content with intros, logos, texts, and quality improvements. Founded by Harán Lerma, Josías De La Espada, and Jonatan Bertuzzi, Sezion aims to empower businesses to engage customers more effectively through data-personalized videos.

Sezion

Seed Round in 2011
Sezion is a technology company that specializes in automated video generation at scale. Its SaaS platform enables businesses to create personalized videos from any content feed without requiring coding skills. Sezion's solutions enhance SEO by up to 53%, improve sales by 6% to 30%, increase visitor time by two minutes, and boost brand recognition by 70%. The platform offers tools for automatic editing, syncing, commenting, and uploading, generating videos tailored to each product in an online catalog or enhancing user-uploaded content with intros, logos, texts, and quality improvements. Founded by Harán Lerma, Josías De La Espada, and Jonatan Bertuzzi, Sezion aims to empower businesses to engage customers more effectively through data-personalized videos.

Market Over Video

Seed Round in 2011
Market Over Video was founded by Camilo Triana.
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