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 News

LetsData

Pre Seed Round in 2025
LetsData is a company that specializes in AI-powered solutions to combat disinformation. By providing real-time monitoring of media and social media across more than 50 countries, it enables state agencies, businesses, and civil societies to identify and respond to potential risks and opportunities associated with misinformation. LetsData develops tools that forecast trends and detect anomalies, allowing organizations to evaluate and enhance their strategic communication efforts. By leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze the information landscape, LetsData equips clients with actionable insights that facilitate data-driven decision-making, ultimately helping them navigate the complexities of communication in an era of ill-intended information influence.

BattleMe - Hip Hop Community and Rap Studio

Venture Round in 2017
BattleMe is an Android/IOS mobile app for hip-hop fans. We’ve reached 1,800,000 downloads with only a $5,000 marketing budget. It allows users to record raps, hold rap battles with friends or strangers and share it via Facebook or Instagram. BattleMe also features Rap Contests where users can win exposure and valuable prizes. Key Features: - Rap Studio - Users record a track or a video freestyle over beat, mix and master the recording and share it with the world. - BattleMe Radio - Everyone has an equal chance of radio play. Rotation is governed by an algorithm which is based on your popularity and activity. - Rap Contests - We give a topic, and users record tracks and submit it to the tournament. Once the voting period begins, other users vote for those who killed it. - News Feed - Allows users to keep up with the artists that they follow, discover new content, and stay up to date with the latest rap news. - Rap Profile - Every user can showcase their hottest rap songs and battles, links to social media accounts and cool stats on the apps (views, followers, battles won, contests won and more).

DINO - Divulgador de Notícias

Grant in 2014
DINO - Divulgador de Notícias is a web-based platform for online content distribution. It also distributes and publishes the content in more than 150 websites, news portals, and blogs. The platform helps companies, PR agencies, and marketing professionals to distribute and automatically publish their contents on our network with more than 150 news portals, websites, and blogs. Additionally, Din sends content to journalist database with more than 25,000 professionals. By using DINO, any business is able to distribute its contents easily. The company writes and send themselves their content cutting the costs related to PR Agencies. Using our intuitive online platform, the company can add and send contents with photos, videos, and attachments. In a few minutes, we guarantee the content will be published in at least 40 websites, blogs, and news portals. DINO was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

FactiCo

Convertible Note in 2014
FactiCo develops geolocation and data collection technologies tailored for journalists, news outlets, and citizen journalists. The company specializes in creating mobile applications for iOS and Android devices that empower users to report on significant cultural, political, and financial events, particularly in Mexico City. By leveraging GPS technology, FactiCo's applications enable users to pinpoint news stories and occurrences in their vicinity, facilitating the recording of videos and the reporting of civic issues or utility failures. FactiCo collaborates with news organizations, NGOs, universities, and influencers to deliver innovative tools that enhance storytelling and broaden audience engagement through audio, video, maps, and GPS tracking functionalities.

Loockea

Convertible Note in 2014
Loockea is a mobile platform launched in 2014 by Gonzalo Morere. It transforms the traditional lock screen into an interactive interface that connects users with content tailored to their interests. The platform delivers up-to-date information, news, discounts, and sales relevant to each user's preferences, ensuring they receive engaging content every time they unlock their phone.

SpumeNews

Grant in 2014
SpumeNews is a smartphone application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to understand news quickly. Its operations are based in Sao Paulo, Alagoas.

SpumeNews

Seed Round in 2014
SpumeNews is a smartphone application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to understand news quickly. Its operations are based in Sao Paulo, Alagoas.

SpumeNews

Convertible Note in 2014
SpumeNews is a smartphone application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to understand news quickly. Its operations are based in Sao Paulo, Alagoas.

YouCa.st

Seed Round in 2012
YouCa.st is a collaborative news agency headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in providing media organizations with unique visual content captured by amateur videographers. By sourcing interesting and relevant images, YouCa.st facilitates the distribution of engaging news material to the press, enhancing the storytelling capabilities of its media partners. Through its innovative approach, the agency connects a network of contributors with news outlets, streamlining the process of content acquisition in an evolving media landscape.
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