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 Broadcasting

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.

Rebus

Seed Round in 2021
Rebus is The Ultimate Fan Activation Engine that helps teams, event promoters, networks, and sponsors engage and monetize all fans 365 days a year through memorable digital experiences and activations across all digital channels (OTTs, social networks, websites, and apps) Rebus developed a more cost-effective easy to setup overlay technology for digital activations that: - Connect and monetize every digital channel (OTTs, social networks, websites, and apps) - Drive sponsor value through digital activations - Deliver memorable engagement with every fan/viewer - Deploys, customize and use in a seamless way Turbocharge the value of your data with RFM segmentation

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.

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.

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.

Comenta TV

Seed Round in 2013
Comenta TV is a company that enhances live television broadcasts and events by integrating a social layer that facilitates real-time audience engagement. It provides tools that allow social producers to access and analyze a vast amount of data, capturing relevant social media interactions as viewers comment about the shows they are watching. By identifying viewer interactions, Comenta TV offers real-time metrics and analytics to television networks, producers, and advertisers, enabling them to understand their audience's engagement and preferences. The company’s technology includes an algorithm to index social media comments, tools for on-air audience integration, and analytics to inform media buying decisions. Comenta TV's services range from one-time fees to monthly subscriptions, catering to television networks and production companies looking to enhance audience interaction and monetization opportunities. Founded in Delaware, Comenta TV's development team operates from Buenos Aires, and the company is currently collaborating with various networks across Argentina.
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