Wayra (Telefónica)
Wayra is Telefónica’s Corporate Venture Capital arm and open innovation platform, dedicated to fostering technological innovation. Its mission is to invest in startups and facilitate their collaboration with organizations to create business impact. Originally launched in 2011 as a startup accelerator, Wayra evolved into a full Corporate Venture Capital entity in 2018, integrating Telefónica’s investment and innovation initiatives. Operating through a network of hubs across Europe and Latin America, Wayra focuses on Spain, Germany, the UK, and Brazil. It manages an active portfolio of over 530
Investing activity
Wayra (Telefónica) is listed on AI Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
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Frequently asked questions about Wayra (Telefónica)
Where is Wayra (Telefónica) based?
Wayra (Telefónica) is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
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