Wayra

Wayra UK Limited is an accelerator focused on early-stage technology startups, operating in various sectors including healthcare, information technology, cyber security, smart transport, and 5G. Established in 2012 and headquartered in London, it serves as a subsidiary of Wayra Investigación y Desarrollo, S.L.U. Wayra UK runs multiple acceleration programs, offering funding and support to innovative ventures. The Wayra Call invites startups developing digital products and services, providing investment along with acceleration services such as office space and access to a network of mentors and industry partners. Additionally, specialized programs like Velocity Health and Wayra Fair By Design offer direct cash investments to healthcare and other tech startups. Wayra UK aims to transform startups into scale-ups by connecting them with significant business development opportunities and investments, leveraging its global reach through Telefónica’s network to foster innovation and collaboration in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Bruno Moraes

Managing Director

Paloma Castellano Sanz

Director - Wayra Madrid

Past deals in Catalonia

Volava

Seed Round in 2021
Volava is a fitness platform founded in 2017 and based in Barcelona, Spain, that offers studio-style workouts designed for home convenience. It provides an interactive experience through a range of products, including fitness bikes and boxing kits, along with access to online fitness videos for guided workouts. The platform aims to make fitness entertaining and effective while fostering social connections and building a community centered around wellness. By combining technology with a boutique fitness approach, Volava enables users to maintain their fitness routines in the comfort of their own homes.

Citibeats

Seed Round in 2019
Citibeats is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in social intelligence and speech analytics software solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning (ML) technologies. The platform enables organizations, governments, and businesses to analyze large volumes of text data from diverse sources, translating it into actionable insights that inform human-centered policy-making and investment decisions. Citibeats offers tailored solutions for various sectors, including public services, financial services, and custom applications, addressing issues such as societal risks, service quality, and emerging market trends. Its tools, such as the Sustainability and Social Risk Monitors, allow clients to detect and contextualize social changes in real-time, significantly faster than traditional methods. The recently launched Phoenix product enhances this capability by providing targeted, high-frequency surveys on relevant topics. Recognized internationally for its innovative approach, Citibeats has received several prestigious awards, solidifying its position as a leader in social data analysis.

Broomx Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Broomx Technologies SL, founded in 2014 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in developing advanced virtual reality solutions that enhance real-world experiences. The company offers a unique technology called MK Player360, which combines a projection system, CPU, internet connectivity, audio capabilities, and a domotics control system. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy immersive virtual reality without the need for headsets, making it accessible for various professional and institutional applications. Additionally, Broomx provides a cloud-based content distribution platform for projected virtual reality, enabling seamless sharing of immersive experiences. The company's team, comprised of designers, engineers, and business specialists, is dedicated to creating disruptive technologies that prioritize user experience and engagement.

GOVERTIS Advisory Services

Seed Round in 2018
GOVERTIS Advisory Services S.L. is an advisory firm based in Valencia, Spain, with additional offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Bogota, and Lima. Established in 2005 and formerly known as GESDATOS Software SL, the company specializes in information technology governance, cybersecurity, integrated risk management, and legal compliance. GOVERTIS provides a comprehensive range of services that address the needs of both private and public sectors, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity, privacy, IT law, operational risk, and business management. The firm emphasizes unifying legal and technological perspectives to offer tailored solutions in governance, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience. Additionally, GOVERTIS offers customizable training videos to enhance client understanding and preparedness in these critical areas. As of August 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of ElevenPaths.

EmotionsAR

Venture Round in 2017
emotions AR is the most powerful SaaS to build scalable, unique and customizable augmented reality experiences with high emotional impact to mobilize customers and meet with brand objectives emotionsAR was launched by Josep Ballesté and Carlos Montanyà in 2012 and its operations are based in Barcelona, Spain.

Marketeer

Convertible Note in 2015
Marketeer is an automated customer service tool that enhances customer engagement through advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Marketeer provides businesses, both small and large, with chatbot solutions that streamline customer communication by integrating human interaction with AI capabilities. The software is designed to automatically address customer inquiries, improving overall customer experience while helping companies increase sales, reduce operational costs, and enhance satisfaction. With a strong focus on delivering innovative customer service solutions, Marketeer leverages its expertise in machine learning, big data, and business intelligence to support clients in achieving better customer success and engagement.

thethings.iO

Angel Round in 2015
Creating new IoT devices is hard work. Companies have to design, prototype, and manufacture the thing, plus build the app and develop the cloud platform to store the data, all from scratch. thethings.iO makes a back-end for Internet of Things. It allows companies to focus more on the product and less on the database and the underlying cloud platform. Think of it like AWS or Parse.com specifically for IoT. thethings.iO frees up hardware companies to focus on what they do best: build awesome new things. We do this in three simple ways: 1) Back-end: You can deploy a fully-scalable real-time storage solution within hours for a fraction of the cost. 2) Front-end: We integrate things from multiple sources in one intuitive web interface or mobile app. 3) Interoperability: This lets you easily connect to other IoTs to build more innovative apps. Because when things talk with each other, their functionality augments, and you get more. We are a Wayra Barcelona startup since July 2014. Stay tunned...

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.

MamboCar

Seed Round in 2015
Mambocar is an online platform that connects travellers with car owners and enables them to hire cars in various Spanish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Mallorca, and more. Car owners and travellers can log in using their Facebook profiles and register for free in the site in order to access the service. Mambocar also has a chat platform, email facilities, help tools, and more. Social Trust Rank, a bar showing an initial trust level of each user, is calculated according to his or her activities in social media. Mambocar was launched in 2012 and is operated from Madrid, Spain.

MyTwinPlace

Convertible Note in 2015
MyTwinPlace is a collaborative travel startup that connects travelers with hosts in more than 160 countries to share a home safely and without money exchange. Thanks to a collaborative platform, its members accommodate travelers in their homes or rooms in exchange for free accommodation when they travel. The value proposition of this startup is unique for the traveler. From MyTwinPlace they propose an innovative community approach in the home sharing sector, in which members achieve considerable savings thanks to their homes. The virtual currency, the point, allows you to travel without paying accommodation costs and this system is unique in the market. MyTwinPlace has been in the accelerator Wayra Barcelona - Telefónica and has had investors such as Vincent Rosso, founder of BlaBlaCar Spain, Javier Urioste, Sabadell Venture Capital or Inveready. With more than 40,000 users, the platform closed an investment round with Business Angels during 2015 and one in early 2016.

Knox Media Hub

Seed Round in 2015
Knox Media Hub SL operates a global cloud platform that enhances the operations of audiovisual media producers, rightholders, and media exhibitors by leveraging internet and IT technology. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, the platform offers services such as content promotion, discovery, transfer, and media asset management. It is designed to improve workflows in the media industry, providing producers, broadcasters, distributors, and service companies with scalable and efficient solutions. The intuitive software allows for comprehensive management of media assets, enabling users to track and control their assets securely. By facilitating both linear and non-linear workflows, Knox Media Hub aims to significantly increase productivity and improve business margins for media and entertainment companies.

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.

thethings.iO

Convertible Note in 2014
Creating new IoT devices is hard work. Companies have to design, prototype, and manufacture the thing, plus build the app and develop the cloud platform to store the data, all from scratch. thethings.iO makes a back-end for Internet of Things. It allows companies to focus more on the product and less on the database and the underlying cloud platform. Think of it like AWS or Parse.com specifically for IoT. thethings.iO frees up hardware companies to focus on what they do best: build awesome new things. We do this in three simple ways: 1) Back-end: You can deploy a fully-scalable real-time storage solution within hours for a fraction of the cost. 2) Front-end: We integrate things from multiple sources in one intuitive web interface or mobile app. 3) Interoperability: This lets you easily connect to other IoTs to build more innovative apps. Because when things talk with each other, their functionality augments, and you get more. We are a Wayra Barcelona startup since July 2014. Stay tunned...

Cl3ver

Grant in 2014
CL3VER is a Barcelona-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive 3D presentations, primarily aimed at engineers, architects, and design professionals. Its software enables users to develop engaging presentations that allow clients to explore design projects and products from various angles, enhancing the sales and marketing process. CL3VER's technology operates without the need for third-party plugins, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, which facilitates easy sharing through links, social media, or website embedding. The platform supports the import of 3D models from common design software, allowing for real-time rendering in the cloud. Users can customize scenes with realistic materials, lighting, and camera settings, and the inclusion of animated annotations enhances interactivity. Through its user-friendly interface, CL3VER empowers professionals to effectively showcase their designs and engage their audiences.

MyTwinPlace

Grant in 2014
MyTwinPlace is a collaborative travel startup that connects travelers with hosts in more than 160 countries to share a home safely and without money exchange. Thanks to a collaborative platform, its members accommodate travelers in their homes or rooms in exchange for free accommodation when they travel. The value proposition of this startup is unique for the traveler. From MyTwinPlace they propose an innovative community approach in the home sharing sector, in which members achieve considerable savings thanks to their homes. The virtual currency, the point, allows you to travel without paying accommodation costs and this system is unique in the market. MyTwinPlace has been in the accelerator Wayra Barcelona - Telefónica and has had investors such as Vincent Rosso, founder of BlaBlaCar Spain, Javier Urioste, Sabadell Venture Capital or Inveready. With more than 40,000 users, the platform closed an investment round with Business Angels during 2015 and one in early 2016.

Excelera

Convertible Note in 2013
Excelera is a platform integrator based in Barcelona, specializing in the simplification of sensor system integration across various devices and industries, including the Internet of Things and automotive sectors. Founded in 2010, the company develops advanced digital measuring technology that transforms data converters into sensor hubs, enabling the creation of smart sensor systems characterized by ultra-low power consumption and enhanced metrological performance. Excelera's innovative solutions facilitate the design and performance of sensor systems while simultaneously reducing costs and accelerating time-to-market for clients. By providing efficient, nanoscalable, and accurate sensor data converters, Excelera supports a wide range of consumer and professional applications.

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.

CogniCor

Seed Round in 2013
CogniCor Technologies S.L. is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in automated complaint resolution services and artificial intelligence solutions. Its offerings include iComplaint, which integrates with websites to address customer complaints; iResolve, which directly resolves these complaints; iMediate, designed to settle claims and retain clients through counter offers; and iReport, aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes of complaints to prevent future issues. Additionally, CogniCor develops advanced AI platforms and digital assistants to improve operational efficiency and customer service for wealth management firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors.

Cl3ver

Seed Round in 2013
CL3VER is a Barcelona-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive 3D presentations, primarily aimed at engineers, architects, and design professionals. Its software enables users to develop engaging presentations that allow clients to explore design projects and products from various angles, enhancing the sales and marketing process. CL3VER's technology operates without the need for third-party plugins, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, which facilitates easy sharing through links, social media, or website embedding. The platform supports the import of 3D models from common design software, allowing for real-time rendering in the cloud. Users can customize scenes with realistic materials, lighting, and camera settings, and the inclusion of animated annotations enhances interactivity. Through its user-friendly interface, CL3VER empowers professionals to effectively showcase their designs and engage their audiences.

CogniCor

Seed Round in 2013
CogniCor Technologies S.L. is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in automated complaint resolution services and artificial intelligence solutions. Its offerings include iComplaint, which integrates with websites to address customer complaints; iResolve, which directly resolves these complaints; iMediate, designed to settle claims and retain clients through counter offers; and iReport, aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes of complaints to prevent future issues. Additionally, CogniCor develops advanced AI platforms and digital assistants to improve operational efficiency and customer service for wealth management firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors.

Cl3ver

Seed Round in 2013
CL3VER is a Barcelona-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive 3D presentations, primarily aimed at engineers, architects, and design professionals. Its software enables users to develop engaging presentations that allow clients to explore design projects and products from various angles, enhancing the sales and marketing process. CL3VER's technology operates without the need for third-party plugins, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, which facilitates easy sharing through links, social media, or website embedding. The platform supports the import of 3D models from common design software, allowing for real-time rendering in the cloud. Users can customize scenes with realistic materials, lighting, and camera settings, and the inclusion of animated annotations enhances interactivity. Through its user-friendly interface, CL3VER empowers professionals to effectively showcase their designs and engage their audiences.

MamboCar

Seed Round in 2013
Mambocar is an online platform that connects travellers with car owners and enables them to hire cars in various Spanish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Mallorca, and more. Car owners and travellers can log in using their Facebook profiles and register for free in the site in order to access the service. Mambocar also has a chat platform, email facilities, help tools, and more. Social Trust Rank, a bar showing an initial trust level of each user, is calculated according to his or her activities in social media. Mambocar was launched in 2012 and is operated from Madrid, Spain.

MyTwinPlace

Seed Round in 2013
MyTwinPlace is a collaborative travel startup that connects travelers with hosts in more than 160 countries to share a home safely and without money exchange. Thanks to a collaborative platform, its members accommodate travelers in their homes or rooms in exchange for free accommodation when they travel. The value proposition of this startup is unique for the traveler. From MyTwinPlace they propose an innovative community approach in the home sharing sector, in which members achieve considerable savings thanks to their homes. The virtual currency, the point, allows you to travel without paying accommodation costs and this system is unique in the market. MyTwinPlace has been in the accelerator Wayra Barcelona - Telefónica and has had investors such as Vincent Rosso, founder of BlaBlaCar Spain, Javier Urioste, Sabadell Venture Capital or Inveready. With more than 40,000 users, the platform closed an investment round with Business Angels during 2015 and one in early 2016.

Excelera

Seed Round in 2013
Excelera is a platform integrator based in Barcelona, specializing in the simplification of sensor system integration across various devices and industries, including the Internet of Things and automotive sectors. Founded in 2010, the company develops advanced digital measuring technology that transforms data converters into sensor hubs, enabling the creation of smart sensor systems characterized by ultra-low power consumption and enhanced metrological performance. Excelera's innovative solutions facilitate the design and performance of sensor systems while simultaneously reducing costs and accelerating time-to-market for clients. By providing efficient, nanoscalable, and accurate sensor data converters, Excelera supports a wide range of consumer and professional applications.

Cl3ver

Convertible Note in 2013
CL3VER is a Barcelona-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive 3D presentations, primarily aimed at engineers, architects, and design professionals. Its software enables users to develop engaging presentations that allow clients to explore design projects and products from various angles, enhancing the sales and marketing process. CL3VER's technology operates without the need for third-party plugins, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, which facilitates easy sharing through links, social media, or website embedding. The platform supports the import of 3D models from common design software, allowing for real-time rendering in the cloud. Users can customize scenes with realistic materials, lighting, and camera settings, and the inclusion of animated annotations enhances interactivity. Through its user-friendly interface, CL3VER empowers professionals to effectively showcase their designs and engage their audiences.

Knox Media Hub

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Knox Media Hub SL operates a global cloud platform that enhances the operations of audiovisual media producers, rightholders, and media exhibitors by leveraging internet and IT technology. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, the platform offers services such as content promotion, discovery, transfer, and media asset management. It is designed to improve workflows in the media industry, providing producers, broadcasters, distributors, and service companies with scalable and efficient solutions. The intuitive software allows for comprehensive management of media assets, enabling users to track and control their assets securely. By facilitating both linear and non-linear workflows, Knox Media Hub aims to significantly increase productivity and improve business margins for media and entertainment companies.

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.

Ludium Lab

Seed Round in 2013
Ludium Lab is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of mobile and video game development. Its cloud- gaming solution, named PlayEveryWhere, offers cloud executed PC games to be played through any smartphone, smart light device (e.g. HTC Explorer), tablet, or PC on either a WiFi or 3G network connection. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Catalonia, Spain.

Cl3ver

Seed Round in 2012
CL3VER is a Barcelona-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive 3D presentations, primarily aimed at engineers, architects, and design professionals. Its software enables users to develop engaging presentations that allow clients to explore design projects and products from various angles, enhancing the sales and marketing process. CL3VER's technology operates without the need for third-party plugins, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, which facilitates easy sharing through links, social media, or website embedding. The platform supports the import of 3D models from common design software, allowing for real-time rendering in the cloud. Users can customize scenes with realistic materials, lighting, and camera settings, and the inclusion of animated annotations enhances interactivity. Through its user-friendly interface, CL3VER empowers professionals to effectively showcase their designs and engage their audiences.

Cl3ver

Grant in 2012
CL3VER is a Barcelona-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive 3D presentations, primarily aimed at engineers, architects, and design professionals. Its software enables users to develop engaging presentations that allow clients to explore design projects and products from various angles, enhancing the sales and marketing process. CL3VER's technology operates without the need for third-party plugins, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, which facilitates easy sharing through links, social media, or website embedding. The platform supports the import of 3D models from common design software, allowing for real-time rendering in the cloud. Users can customize scenes with realistic materials, lighting, and camera settings, and the inclusion of animated annotations enhances interactivity. Through its user-friendly interface, CL3VER empowers professionals to effectively showcase their designs and engage their audiences.

Ludium Lab

Grant in 2012
Ludium Lab is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of mobile and video game development. Its cloud- gaming solution, named PlayEveryWhere, offers cloud executed PC games to be played through any smartphone, smart light device (e.g. HTC Explorer), tablet, or PC on either a WiFi or 3G network connection. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Catalonia, Spain.

CogniCor

Grant in 2012
CogniCor Technologies S.L. is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in automated complaint resolution services and artificial intelligence solutions. Its offerings include iComplaint, which integrates with websites to address customer complaints; iResolve, which directly resolves these complaints; iMediate, designed to settle claims and retain clients through counter offers; and iReport, aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes of complaints to prevent future issues. Additionally, CogniCor develops advanced AI platforms and digital assistants to improve operational efficiency and customer service for wealth management firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors.
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