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.
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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 Colombia

Vozy

Seed Round in 2021
Vozy Inc is an artificial intelligence company based in Medellín, Colombia, with additional offices in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and the United States. The company specializes in developing a voice platform that revolutionizes how businesses engage with their customers. Vozy's technology integrates conversational AI and contextual voice assistants, allowing companies to automate communication through both self-service and personalized interactions. This enables businesses to enhance customer experiences while optimizing operational costs. Founded in 2011, Vozy aims to support customer-centric enterprises in delivering tailored experiences at scale.

Galgus

Series A in 2020
Galgus is a company specializing in intelligent WiFi technology that enhances network performance and delivers advanced geolocation analytics. Recognized by Gartner, it holds seven international patents and operates offices in Spain, the United States, Colombia, and Peru. Galgus has established itself as a leader in onboard WiFi technology for aircraft and trains, with over 5,000 devices installed globally. Its Smart WiFi solutions are also deployed in diverse environments, including football stadiums, schools, shopping centers, and hotels, ensuring optimal user experiences. The company's hardware-agnostic technology optimizes spectral efficiencies for various WiFi devices, improving performance while minimizing interference and power consumption. Galgus serves notable clients such as Telefónica, Boeing, and Hoteles Barceló, among others.

Vozy

Seed Round in 2020
Vozy Inc is an artificial intelligence company based in Medellín, Colombia, with additional offices in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and the United States. The company specializes in developing a voice platform that revolutionizes how businesses engage with their customers. Vozy's technology integrates conversational AI and contextual voice assistants, allowing companies to automate communication through both self-service and personalized interactions. This enables businesses to enhance customer experiences while optimizing operational costs. Founded in 2011, Vozy aims to support customer-centric enterprises in delivering tailored experiences at scale.

IMIX LatAm

Venture Round in 2019
IMIX Consulting S.A.S specializes in creating inclusive digital ecosystems focused on financial inclusion. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional offices in Quito, Ecuador; Lima, Peru; and San José, Costa Rica, the company offers a digital platform that transforms transactional processes and connects physical and digital channels. This platform provides a comprehensive portfolio of financial services, linking individuals and businesses while enabling financial and microfinance institutions to enhance their service offerings. IMIX Consulting also delivers consulting and digital payment services, facilitating the interconnection of payment and credit solutions for its clients.

IMIX LatAm

Pre Seed Round in 2019
IMIX Consulting S.A.S specializes in creating inclusive digital ecosystems focused on financial inclusion. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional offices in Quito, Ecuador; Lima, Peru; and San José, Costa Rica, the company offers a digital platform that transforms transactional processes and connects physical and digital channels. This platform provides a comprehensive portfolio of financial services, linking individuals and businesses while enabling financial and microfinance institutions to enhance their service offerings. IMIX Consulting also delivers consulting and digital payment services, facilitating the interconnection of payment and credit solutions for its clients.

GOVERTIS Advisory Services

Seed Round in 2018
GOVERTIS Advisory Services S.L. is a specialized 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 focuses on information technology governance, cybersecurity, integrated risk management, and legal compliance. GOVERTIS provides a comprehensive range of services that address cybersecurity across various sectors, including IT, industrial, and IoT, as well as privacy, IT law, operational risk, and corporate legal compliance. The firm merges legal and technological perspectives to deliver tailored solutions for both private and public sector clients. Additionally, GOVERTIS offers customizable training videos to enhance client knowledge and capability in these critical areas.

DashFleet

Seed Round in 2018
DashFleet is a Colombian company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for public passenger transport companies. The company addresses the complexities faced by transport operators by integrating hardware with a cloud application and leveraging mobile technology, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. DashFleet's system provides a range of services, including passenger counting, driver sleep detection, onboard video surveillance, and fleet management, which enable operators to optimize their resources and improve overall operational efficiency. By offering real-time communication and data management capabilities, DashFleet helps transport companies make informed decisions, reduce logistics costs, enhance their customer experience, and ensure safety through preventive maintenance and accident management.

Datagran

Venture Round in 2017
Datagran, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence suite for digital marketing strategies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in cities including Los Angeles, Houston, Warsaw, Istanbul, Bogota, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City, Datagran provides a comprehensive toolkit for optimizing digital advertising. Its flagship product, adOptimizer, integrates various functionalities to enhance campaign performance, including real-time analysis and future performance predictions. The company also offers adAnalyzer for audience insights, adCreator for automated creative content, and bigdataAnalysis for trend analysis to improve return on investment. Datagran's innovative solutions cater to notable clients such as Coors Light, Subway, Audi, Bic, and Honda, enabling marketing teams to streamline their processes and enhance advertising efficiency.

Alkilautos

Venture Round in 2016
Alkilautos is a digital car rental platform that aggregates and compares rental options from a wide network of providers to connect tourists with available vehicles at competitive rates. Founded in 2013 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, the service aims to present real final prices without commissions or hidden policies, enabling users to find cars suited to travel plans. The platform emphasizes transparency by offering a broad selection of vehicles and streamlined access to rental deals for individuals and corporate travelers alike.

Mobijob

Venture Round in 2016
Mobijob is a mobile app that allows brands to conduct market research through users. It also allows sending notifications requesting help for different jobs, allowing users to earn extra money. The mobile app was founded in 2016 and is based in Colombia.

OhmyFi

Venture Round in 2016
OhmyFi is a technology company established in 2014, based in Bogota, Colombia. It operates a web platform that transforms WiFi into a versatile tool for businesses to engage with clients, gather insights, and enhance marketing strategies. The platform uses cloud technology and WiFi connections to build user profiles, enabling companies to tailor communications, experiences, and advertisements according to customers' interests and behaviors. OhmyFi serves businesses of varying sizes and industries, aiming to improve customer loyalty, understanding, and overall business strategies through innovative WiFi-based solutions.

Hogaru

Angel Round in 2015
Hogaru is a professional cleaning service provider focused on serving small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America, addressing the need for clean and efficient office environments. Unlike traditional cleaning companies, Hogaru employs its cleaners directly, which promotes long-term retention and ensures high-quality service. The company places significant emphasis on the thorough background checks, training, compensation, and benefits of its workforce, which includes offerings such as micro-loans and educational access. With a team of over 500 employed cleaners, Hogaru currently operates in three Colombian cities—Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali—serving more than 2,000 recurring clients. The company plans to expand its operations to additional cities across Latin America in the near future. Services can be conveniently booked online, allowing clients to schedule cleaning at their preferred times.

Vosavos

Seed Round in 2015
Vosavos is an online platform that enables individuals to recruit certified house cleaners, and childcare and adult care professionals. Clients can go through background-checked professionals whose profiles contain work experience, references, and legal histories. Using multi-criteria algorithm, individuals can select professionals best-suited to each of their needs. Vosavos Now HOGARU. was launched in 2013 and is based in Bogota, Columbia.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Convertible Note in 2015
Mensajeros Urbanos is a technology-enabled B2B logistics company that operates a large, diverse last-mile delivery network in Colombia and expanding across LATAM. It connects clients with on-demand couriers through its platforms, apps, and website, coordinating riders across bikes, motorcycles, cars, vans, and trucks, and micro-warehouses. The company provides fast, flexible, and cost-efficient last-mile deliveries for a range of industries, including e-commerce, restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores, retail, and consumer packaged goods, enabling same-day or rapid deliveries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bogotá, it leverages a network of independent messengers to service metropolitan and regional markets.

FarmApp

Seed Round in 2015
FarmApp designs and develops mobile apps and integrated pest management solutions for the agricultural production industry, based in Colombia. The platform combines scouting and fumigation apps with sensors and IoT automation to collect and integrate data from multiple modules, enabling farmers to monitor pests, crop health, and environmental factors and to automate decision making in pest management.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Convertible Note in 2015
Mensajeros Urbanos is a technology-enabled B2B logistics company that operates a large, diverse last-mile delivery network in Colombia and expanding across LATAM. It connects clients with on-demand couriers through its platforms, apps, and website, coordinating riders across bikes, motorcycles, cars, vans, and trucks, and micro-warehouses. The company provides fast, flexible, and cost-efficient last-mile deliveries for a range of industries, including e-commerce, restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores, retail, and consumer packaged goods, enabling same-day or rapid deliveries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bogotá, it leverages a network of independent messengers to service metropolitan and regional markets.

Vosavos

Convertible Note in 2014
Vosavos is an online platform that enables individuals to recruit certified house cleaners, and childcare and adult care professionals. Clients can go through background-checked professionals whose profiles contain work experience, references, and legal histories. Using multi-criteria algorithm, individuals can select professionals best-suited to each of their needs. Vosavos Now HOGARU. was launched in 2013 and is based in Bogota, Columbia.

FLUVIP

Convertible Note in 2014
Fluvip LLC is an influencer marketing company operating in Latin America and the United States, specializing in connecting brands with social content influencers through a technology platform. Founded in 2013, the company provides tools that utilize artificial intelligence to help advertisers identify the most suitable influencers for their campaigns. Fluvip's platform spans multiple channels, including Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Facebook, and blogs, enabling brands to effectively engage with their target audiences. Additionally, the company measures user reactions and behaviors on social networks to produce segmentation results that enhance campaign effectiveness. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with roots in Bogotá, Colombia, Fluvip aims to streamline the advertising process for brands by facilitating informed decision-making through detailed analytics.

FirstJob.me

Seed Round in 2014
FirstJob operates an online marketplace connecting students and young professionals with entry-level job opportunities in Latin America, specifically focusing on internships and first-time positions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, FirstJob provides large companies with access to verified talent through a comprehensive recruitment system that includes social recruitment strategies, employer branding, video interviews, and knowledge assessments. The platform reaches over 50,000 students and recent graduates per job posting and boasts a user base exceeding 100,000. With significant social media engagement, FirstJob has facilitated over USD 300,000 in transactions while gaining support from notable organizations such as Wayra Chile and 500 Startups Mexico.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Convertible Note in 2014
Mensajeros Urbanos is a technology-enabled B2B logistics company that operates a large, diverse last-mile delivery network in Colombia and expanding across LATAM. It connects clients with on-demand couriers through its platforms, apps, and website, coordinating riders across bikes, motorcycles, cars, vans, and trucks, and micro-warehouses. The company provides fast, flexible, and cost-efficient last-mile deliveries for a range of industries, including e-commerce, restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores, retail, and consumer packaged goods, enabling same-day or rapid deliveries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bogotá, it leverages a network of independent messengers to service metropolitan and regional markets.

FirstJob.me

Grant in 2014
FirstJob operates an online marketplace connecting students and young professionals with entry-level job opportunities in Latin America, specifically focusing on internships and first-time positions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, FirstJob provides large companies with access to verified talent through a comprehensive recruitment system that includes social recruitment strategies, employer branding, video interviews, and knowledge assessments. The platform reaches over 50,000 students and recent graduates per job posting and boasts a user base exceeding 100,000. With significant social media engagement, FirstJob has facilitated over USD 300,000 in transactions while gaining support from notable organizations such as Wayra Chile and 500 Startups Mexico.

FLUVIP

Convertible Note in 2014
Fluvip LLC is an influencer marketing company operating in Latin America and the United States, specializing in connecting brands with social content influencers through a technology platform. Founded in 2013, the company provides tools that utilize artificial intelligence to help advertisers identify the most suitable influencers for their campaigns. Fluvip's platform spans multiple channels, including Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Facebook, and blogs, enabling brands to effectively engage with their target audiences. Additionally, the company measures user reactions and behaviors on social networks to produce segmentation results that enhance campaign effectiveness. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with roots in Bogotá, Colombia, Fluvip aims to streamline the advertising process for brands by facilitating informed decision-making through detailed analytics.

Medpike

Convertible Note in 2014
MedPike is a Colombian-based technology company that offers a cloud-based application designed to facilitate communication between ambulatory doctors and their patients. This platform enables doctors to manage outpatient care efficiently while allowing patients to securely store and organize their complete medical history in a shareable digital format, accessible via PC or mobile devices. The platform also employs AI-driven tools like MRI Bots to enhance clinical outcomes and improve the delivery of patient care.

Hogaru

Venture Round in 2014
Hogaru is a professional cleaning service provider focused on serving small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America, addressing the need for clean and efficient office environments. Unlike traditional cleaning companies, Hogaru employs its cleaners directly, which promotes long-term retention and ensures high-quality service. The company places significant emphasis on the thorough background checks, training, compensation, and benefits of its workforce, which includes offerings such as micro-loans and educational access. With a team of over 500 employed cleaners, Hogaru currently operates in three Colombian cities—Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali—serving more than 2,000 recurring clients. The company plans to expand its operations to additional cities across Latin America in the near future. Services can be conveniently booked online, allowing clients to schedule cleaning at their preferred times.

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.

PositiveID

Seed Round in 2014
PositiveID Corporation, based in Delray Beach, Florida, is a life sciences and technology company that develops and sells molecular diagnostic systems for bio-threat detection and medical testing. It offers a range of products, including the M-BAND technology for bio-aerosol monitoring, the FireflyDX system for rapid pathogen detection, and the Caregiver non-contact clinical thermometer. PositiveID's portfolio includes intellectual property related to sample preparation and rapid medical testing applications. Additionally, the company operates a separate entity, Positive ID S.A., which provides an open SaaS-based platform for trusted networking, leveraging third-party verification of identities, capabilities, and permissions to enable various interactions.

FirstJob.me

Convertible Note in 2013
FirstJob operates an online marketplace connecting students and young professionals with entry-level job opportunities in Latin America, specifically focusing on internships and first-time positions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, FirstJob provides large companies with access to verified talent through a comprehensive recruitment system that includes social recruitment strategies, employer branding, video interviews, and knowledge assessments. The platform reaches over 50,000 students and recent graduates per job posting and boasts a user base exceeding 100,000. With significant social media engagement, FirstJob has facilitated over USD 300,000 in transactions while gaining support from notable organizations such as Wayra Chile and 500 Startups Mexico.

Izzy Money

Seed Round in 2013
Izzy Money is a Colombian company that offers a mobile platform designed for personal finance management and cost control. The application enables users to track their budgets, expenses, and income effectively. Additionally, it features a social component that allows users to share their financial achievements with others, fostering a community focused on reaching financial goals. Through its user-friendly interface, Izzy Money aims to empower individuals to take control of their financial well-being.

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.

Ecociclus

Seed Round in 2013
Ecociclus, headquartered in Colombia, operates a virtual marketplace focused on waste management. The company provides a platform for businesses to buy, sell, and dispose of various types of waste, including hazardous and non-recyclable materials. Through its innovative auction model, Ecociclus enables companies to identify competitive alternatives for the marketing, management, and disposal of recyclable waste. By facilitating connections between waste generators and responsible buyers or disposal services, Ecociclus aims to reduce landfill contributions and promote the use of recycled materials across different industries. This approach not only assists clients in managing their waste more effectively but also contributes to broader efforts to mitigate climate change.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Seed Round in 2013
Mensajeros Urbanos is a technology-enabled B2B logistics company that operates a large, diverse last-mile delivery network in Colombia and expanding across LATAM. It connects clients with on-demand couriers through its platforms, apps, and website, coordinating riders across bikes, motorcycles, cars, vans, and trucks, and micro-warehouses. The company provides fast, flexible, and cost-efficient last-mile deliveries for a range of industries, including e-commerce, restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores, retail, and consumer packaged goods, enabling same-day or rapid deliveries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bogotá, it leverages a network of independent messengers to service metropolitan and regional markets.

FirstJob.me

Seed Round in 2013
FirstJob operates an online marketplace connecting students and young professionals with entry-level job opportunities in Latin America, specifically focusing on internships and first-time positions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, FirstJob provides large companies with access to verified talent through a comprehensive recruitment system that includes social recruitment strategies, employer branding, video interviews, and knowledge assessments. The platform reaches over 50,000 students and recent graduates per job posting and boasts a user base exceeding 100,000. With significant social media engagement, FirstJob has facilitated over USD 300,000 in transactions while gaining support from notable organizations such as Wayra Chile and 500 Startups Mexico.

PositiveID

Seed Round in 2013
PositiveID Corporation, based in Delray Beach, Florida, is a life sciences and technology company that develops and sells molecular diagnostic systems for bio-threat detection and medical testing. It offers a range of products, including the M-BAND technology for bio-aerosol monitoring, the FireflyDX system for rapid pathogen detection, and the Caregiver non-contact clinical thermometer. PositiveID's portfolio includes intellectual property related to sample preparation and rapid medical testing applications. Additionally, the company operates a separate entity, Positive ID S.A., which provides an open SaaS-based platform for trusted networking, leveraging third-party verification of identities, capabilities, and permissions to enable various interactions.

PositiveID

Seed Round in 2012
PositiveID Corporation, based in Delray Beach, Florida, is a life sciences and technology company that develops and sells molecular diagnostic systems for bio-threat detection and medical testing. It offers a range of products, including the M-BAND technology for bio-aerosol monitoring, the FireflyDX system for rapid pathogen detection, and the Caregiver non-contact clinical thermometer. PositiveID's portfolio includes intellectual property related to sample preparation and rapid medical testing applications. Additionally, the company operates a separate entity, Positive ID S.A., which provides an open SaaS-based platform for trusted networking, leveraging third-party verification of identities, capabilities, and permissions to enable various interactions.

PositiveID

Seed Round in 2012
PositiveID Corporation, based in Delray Beach, Florida, is a life sciences and technology company that develops and sells molecular diagnostic systems for bio-threat detection and medical testing. It offers a range of products, including the M-BAND technology for bio-aerosol monitoring, the FireflyDX system for rapid pathogen detection, and the Caregiver non-contact clinical thermometer. PositiveID's portfolio includes intellectual property related to sample preparation and rapid medical testing applications. Additionally, the company operates a separate entity, Positive ID S.A., which provides an open SaaS-based platform for trusted networking, leveraging third-party verification of identities, capabilities, and permissions to enable various interactions.

Yimup

Grant in 2011
Yimup is an online platform based in Bogota, Colombia, that supports emerging artists in creating and sharing their work. Founded by Bernardo Franco, the platform provides cloud-based services specifically designed for managing musical concerts and facilitating the establishment of online music businesses for artists. Yimup enables musicians to efficiently manage their digital marketing efforts, offering a secure and cost-effective solution for promoting their music and engaging with audiences.
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