Wayra

Wayra UK Limited, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, is a tech startup accelerator specializing in early venture investments. It runs industry-specific acceleration programs, providing funding and resources to innovative digital product and service startups in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport, and 5G. Wayra UK invests up to €0.25 million per startup, offering direct cash investment, office space, mentorship, and access to global networks. It also operates targeted programs like Velocity Health and GCHQ Cyber Accelerator, tailored to specific industries. Wayra UK is a subsidiary of Wayra Investigación y Desarrollo, S.L.U., and is part of Telefónica's global open innovation hub, connecting entrepreneurs with the company and generating joint business opportunities.

Marta Antunez

Investment Director Wayra Spain

Bruno Moraes

Managing Director

Agustin Rotondo

Managing Director

Paloma Castellano Sanz

Director - Wayra Madrid

Gary Stewart

Director

Past deals in LGBT

Lingoing

Grant in 2015
Lingoing Limited is an online portal based in London that specializes in translation and sign language services. Established in 2011, the company serves as a social network dedicated to connecting sign language professionals with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Its platform provides a transparent and cost-effective marketplace for language service providers and clients, streamlining communication and improving access to services. By organizing information about interpreters, Lingoing enables clients to assess the quality and qualifications of service providers easily. The company aims to enhance engagement within the deaf community and ensure fair working conditions for language professionals, ultimately fostering better communication between deaf and hearing individuals.

Her

Convertible Note in 2014
HER is a mobile application designed to connect lesbian, bisexual, bicurious, and queer women, facilitating social interactions and relationship building within their community. Formerly known as Dattch Ltd., the company rebranded to HER in March 2015 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2011, based in London, United Kingdom. The app serves as a social hub, allowing users to find and meet like-minded individuals through features such as messaging, sharing emojis and pictures, and accessing profiles. In addition to connecting users, HER also offers news and information about events relevant to the community, enhancing the overall user experience.

Lingoing

Grant in 2014
Lingoing Limited is an online portal based in London that specializes in translation and sign language services. Established in 2011, the company serves as a social network dedicated to connecting sign language professionals with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Its platform provides a transparent and cost-effective marketplace for language service providers and clients, streamlining communication and improving access to services. By organizing information about interpreters, Lingoing enables clients to assess the quality and qualifications of service providers easily. The company aims to enhance engagement within the deaf community and ensure fair working conditions for language professionals, ultimately fostering better communication between deaf and hearing individuals.

Lingoing

Seed Round in 2013
Lingoing Limited is an online portal based in London that specializes in translation and sign language services. Established in 2011, the company serves as a social network dedicated to connecting sign language professionals with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Its platform provides a transparent and cost-effective marketplace for language service providers and clients, streamlining communication and improving access to services. By organizing information about interpreters, Lingoing enables clients to assess the quality and qualifications of service providers easily. The company aims to enhance engagement within the deaf community and ensure fair working conditions for language professionals, ultimately fostering better communication between deaf and hearing individuals.

Her

Seed Round in 2013
HER is a mobile application designed to connect lesbian, bisexual, bicurious, and queer women, facilitating social interactions and relationship building within their community. Formerly known as Dattch Ltd., the company rebranded to HER in March 2015 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2011, based in London, United Kingdom. The app serves as a social hub, allowing users to find and meet like-minded individuals through features such as messaging, sharing emojis and pictures, and accessing profiles. In addition to connecting users, HER also offers news and information about events relevant to the community, enhancing the overall user experience.

Her

Convertible Note in 2013
HER is a mobile application designed to connect lesbian, bisexual, bicurious, and queer women, facilitating social interactions and relationship building within their community. Formerly known as Dattch Ltd., the company rebranded to HER in March 2015 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2011, based in London, United Kingdom. The app serves as a social hub, allowing users to find and meet like-minded individuals through features such as messaging, sharing emojis and pictures, and accessing profiles. In addition to connecting users, HER also offers news and information about events relevant to the community, enhancing the overall user experience.
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