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 Messaging

Camillion

Seed Round in 2022
Camillion is a messaging platform designed specifically for blue-collar employees, focusing on enhancing productivity and improving team communication. The platform enables remote teams and professionals to share ideas, track objectives, and oversee tasks efficiently. By facilitating faster decision-making and providing updates, Camillion aims to reduce the need for unnecessary meetings, thus streamlining communication within teams.

Sirena

Venture Round in 2021
Sirena is a startup that offers communication solutions for sales teams through WhatsApp.Sirena helps you respond to WhatsApp in a centralized way and transform your service and sales processes in the era of messaging.

Yac

Series A in 2021
Yac is an asynchronous messaging platform tailored for remote teams, allowing team members to communicate through short-form voice messages. This approach helps maintain alignment and collaboration without the need for traditional meetings, eliminating the challenges of scheduling, links, and timezone management. In addition to voice messaging, Yac's platform includes features such as screen sharing, enabling employees to share information and ideas efficiently. By facilitating seamless communication, Yac supports businesses in enhancing productivity while minimizing interruptions and time constraints associated with conventional meeting formats.

HelloDone

Seed Round in 2019
HelloDone Limited is a London-based company that provides an automated conversation platform tailored for transport, utilities, and home delivery sectors. The platform utilizes proprietary conversational AI to enhance the post-purchase experience for online retailers, enabling them to maintain customer relationships seamlessly through social messaging channels such as WhatsApp and Instagram. It facilitates various customer interactions, including obtaining quotes, booking services, managing bills and payments, and handling returns—all within the retailer's messaging channels. By automating approximately 85% of customer inquiries, HelloDone's AI allows retailers to efficiently manage order notifications, delivery changes, and other customer requests, while complex queries are directed to live customer service representatives. Established in 2016 and originally known as Dazzle Technology Limited, the company rebranded to HelloDone in February 2020.

SafeToNet

Seed Round in 2016
SafeToNet is the AI-powered software that safeguards children across their online messaging platforms, without sacrificing their privacy. The app guides them to make better decisions online, identifies when they are under threat or distress, and sends their parents a Safety Indicator alert when the child’s safety status changes.

VORketing

Convertible Note in 2015
VOR marketing is reinventing the way they communicate. Currently they have tens of apps that allow us to communicate, no matter where they are, they are always reachable. This is so true, that they start freaking out when they see a blue double check mark on a message and they don’t receive an immediate response.

IMbox.me

Grant in 2015
IMbox.me is a secure mobile messaging solution tailored to business needs. IMbox.me is available for Android, Iphone and PC. It allows companies to create, in minutes, their own private Instant Messaging network and connect every employee without knowing their phone numbers. - Reach co-workers without knowing their mobile number, and know with confidence when they read your message - Start on-the-fly conversations with one or more members, or create longer term conversations around a functional group - IMbox.me users have unlimited cloud storage capacity. Upload your files and securely share them with coworkers. You can attach as many files as you want to a message and send it through your mobile phone, tablet or PC - Access your control panel to manage and control your corporate private IM network

Mensajeros Urbanos

Convertible Note in 2015
Mensajeros Urbanos is a B2B messenger service founded in 2013 and based in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates the largest and most diverse collaborative logistics network in Colombia, expanding rapidly in Mexico and Latin America. It offers express delivery and logistics solutions tailored for various industries, including courier services, e-commerce, restaurants, and retail. By leveraging technology, such as applications and a web platform, Mensajeros Urbanos connects clients with independent messengers who use motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and trucks to facilitate efficient last-mile deliveries. The company aims to provide fast, flexible, and cost-effective logistics services, enabling clients to achieve same-day delivery for their consignments.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Convertible Note in 2015
Mensajeros Urbanos is a B2B messenger service founded in 2013 and based in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates the largest and most diverse collaborative logistics network in Colombia, expanding rapidly in Mexico and Latin America. It offers express delivery and logistics solutions tailored for various industries, including courier services, e-commerce, restaurants, and retail. By leveraging technology, such as applications and a web platform, Mensajeros Urbanos connects clients with independent messengers who use motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and trucks to facilitate efficient last-mile deliveries. The company aims to provide fast, flexible, and cost-effective logistics services, enabling clients to achieve same-day delivery for their consignments.

Doktuz

Convertible Note in 2015
Doktuz is a social professional healthcare network based on trust and recommendations that aims to transform health experience for all. The network allows physicians, patients, and institutions to create and use their trusted healthcare networks; access health information; and maintain a quick and secure communication channel. Doktuz offers in-home medical services and is working on many other services that will bring patients closer to their health. Doktuz was founded by Abraham Abramovitz in 2013 and it is based in Lima, Peru.

Doktuz

Grant in 2015
Doktuz is a social professional healthcare network based on trust and recommendations that aims to transform health experience for all. The network allows physicians, patients, and institutions to create and use their trusted healthcare networks; access health information; and maintain a quick and secure communication channel. Doktuz offers in-home medical services and is working on many other services that will bring patients closer to their health. Doktuz was founded by Abraham Abramovitz in 2013 and it is based in Lima, Peru.

Tumotorizado.com

Grant in 2014
Marketplace for online and offline retailers seeking immediate or same day deliveries, on-demand & for independent messengers seeking clients. Via PC, via APP or linking with our API, retailers broadcast offers to ZhipEntrepreneurs. The first messenger who accepts the offer carries out the delivery. A picture of the hired messenger is forwarded to the client via email and smartphone APP. Tumotorizado collects a commission per successful delivery mission!

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.

Vozero

Grant in 2014
Vozero is a social networking application for short voice messages. It is like Twitter, but for spoken messages, available via web browsers, smartphone apps, and voice calls. Vozero is part of Wayra/Telefónica startup acceleration program in Brazil.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Convertible Note in 2014
Mensajeros Urbanos is a B2B messenger service founded in 2013 and based in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates the largest and most diverse collaborative logistics network in Colombia, expanding rapidly in Mexico and Latin America. It offers express delivery and logistics solutions tailored for various industries, including courier services, e-commerce, restaurants, and retail. By leveraging technology, such as applications and a web platform, Mensajeros Urbanos connects clients with independent messengers who use motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and trucks to facilitate efficient last-mile deliveries. The company aims to provide fast, flexible, and cost-effective logistics services, enabling clients to achieve same-day delivery for their consignments.

VORketing

Convertible Note in 2014
VOR marketing is reinventing the way they communicate. Currently they have tens of apps that allow us to communicate, no matter where they are, they are always reachable. This is so true, that they start freaking out when they see a blue double check mark on a message and they don’t receive an immediate response.

V2contact

Seed Round in 2014
V2Contact es la plataforma Líder en comunicación multicanal, la cual permite comunicar un mensaje por diversos canales de comunicación como: SMS, Voz, Email, redes Sociales, Chat etc. Constantemente se están agregando nuevos canales de comunicación para ofrecer una plataforma completa y líder en comunicación multicanal.

Tumotorizado.com

Seed Round in 2014
Marketplace for online and offline retailers seeking immediate or same day deliveries, on-demand & for independent messengers seeking clients. Via PC, via APP or linking with our API, retailers broadcast offers to ZhipEntrepreneurs. The first messenger who accepts the offer carries out the delivery. A picture of the hired messenger is forwarded to the client via email and smartphone APP. Tumotorizado collects a commission per successful delivery mission!

MobAppCreator

Grant in 2013
MobAppCreator is a powerful self-service app platform that allows anyone to quickly and inexpensively build their own iPhone and Android applications and connect directly with consumers. You can create, customize and manage mobile apps in just 3 Steps: -1- Build: Build your app by dragging modules and adding your content -2- Try : Try it in your device without waiting for the publishing process -3- Publish: Distribute your app by publishing it on the Google Play & Apple Store MobAppCreator is Fast, Easy, and Powerful MobAppCreator apps can be instantly updated from anywhere in the world with the online content management system. Built-in MobAppCreator features include media (music, photos, video, catalogs), events, and customer interaction (with Facebook/Twitter viral spread). Musicians, conferences, authors, athletes, politicians, hotels, bars restaurants and churches have use MobAppCreator's highly customizable tools to build powerful mobile apps.

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.

Webcentrix

Seed Round in 2013
WebCentrix S.A., founded in 2007 and based in Córdoba, Argentina, provides a customer service-focused CRM tool that enables businesses to streamline communications across various channels, including social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, as well as email and web forms. The platform efficiently converts inquiries and complaints from these sources into manageable tickets, ensuring that responses from agents are directed back to the original channel. Additionally, WebCentrix offers a robust chat module at no extra cost, allowing companies to enhance their customer engagement on their websites. By centralizing visitor comments and managing them effectively, WebCentrix aims to improve overall customer satisfaction and response efficiency.

V2contact

Grant in 2013
V2Contact es la plataforma Líder en comunicación multicanal, la cual permite comunicar un mensaje por diversos canales de comunicación como: SMS, Voz, Email, redes Sociales, Chat etc. Constantemente se están agregando nuevos canales de comunicación para ofrecer una plataforma completa y líder en comunicación multicanal.

MobAppCreator

Seed Round in 2013
MobAppCreator is a powerful self-service app platform that allows anyone to quickly and inexpensively build their own iPhone and Android applications and connect directly with consumers. You can create, customize and manage mobile apps in just 3 Steps: -1- Build: Build your app by dragging modules and adding your content -2- Try : Try it in your device without waiting for the publishing process -3- Publish: Distribute your app by publishing it on the Google Play & Apple Store MobAppCreator is Fast, Easy, and Powerful MobAppCreator apps can be instantly updated from anywhere in the world with the online content management system. Built-in MobAppCreator features include media (music, photos, video, catalogs), events, and customer interaction (with Facebook/Twitter viral spread). Musicians, conferences, authors, athletes, politicians, hotels, bars restaurants and churches have use MobAppCreator's highly customizable tools to build powerful mobile apps.

Mensajeros Urbanos

Seed Round in 2013
Mensajeros Urbanos is a B2B messenger service founded in 2013 and based in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates the largest and most diverse collaborative logistics network in Colombia, expanding rapidly in Mexico and Latin America. It offers express delivery and logistics solutions tailored for various industries, including courier services, e-commerce, restaurants, and retail. By leveraging technology, such as applications and a web platform, Mensajeros Urbanos connects clients with independent messengers who use motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and trucks to facilitate efficient last-mile deliveries. The company aims to provide fast, flexible, and cost-effective logistics services, enabling clients to achieve same-day delivery for their consignments.

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.

Vozero

Seed Round in 2013
Vozero is a social networking application for short voice messages. It is like Twitter, but for spoken messages, available via web browsers, smartphone apps, and voice calls. Vozero is part of Wayra/Telefónica startup acceleration program in Brazil.

Tumotorizado.com

Convertible Note in 2013
Marketplace for online and offline retailers seeking immediate or same day deliveries, on-demand & for independent messengers seeking clients. Via PC, via APP or linking with our API, retailers broadcast offers to ZhipEntrepreneurs. The first messenger who accepts the offer carries out the delivery. A picture of the hired messenger is forwarded to the client via email and smartphone APP. Tumotorizado collects a commission per successful delivery mission!
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