Wayra
Corporate VCMadrid · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Wayra backs startups that can generate real impact within Telefónica's ecosystem. Operating a venture-client model, it connects portfolio startups with Telefónica's business units, giving them access to global markets and one of the largest customer bases worldwide. The focus is on scaling companies through commercial collaboration rather than purely financial investment, leveraging Telefónica's reach to help startups grow.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Defense Tech ×1GovTech ×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechGovTech
Ksenia Iliuk(Co-founder)Andriy Kusyy(Co-founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Wayra invest at?
- Wayra invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Wayra's typical check size?
- Wayra typically writes checks of $54K – $5.4M.
- What sectors does Wayra focus on?
- Wayra focuses on Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Wayra located?
- Wayra is headquartered in Madrid, CO.
- Does Wayra lead rounds?
- Wayra typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 14
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IGNIA is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on empowering visionary tech entrepreneurs in Latin America who can drive industry disruption and economic growth through technology-enabled solutions.
Dalus Capital positions itself as a strategic ally to founders, aiming to transform industries through shared vision and long-term commitment.
Cometa is a technology investment firm that, since 2012, has backed founders building software, data, and digital companies serving the Spanish-speaking world.
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Alaya Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in Latin American digital entrepreneurs and technology startups with a positive impact focus.
Kalei Ventures is a venture capital fund backing founders who apply artificial intelligence to concrete problems in Latin America, aiming to build global category leaders from the region.
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Firms observed investing alongside Wayra, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Wayra's recorded portfolio.
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