Fundraising FoxWayra UK
Corporate VCLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Wayra operates a venture-client model that invests in startups capable of generating real impact within Telefónica. Rather than backing companies purely financially, it connects them with Telefónica's business units to enable commercial collaboration. This gives portfolio startups access to global markets and one of the world's largest customer bases, positioning Wayra as a bridge between emerging companies and Telefónica's scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Digital Health ×1Healthtech ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
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Aura Vision provides AI-powered in-store analytics software for retailers, using computer vision to count customers and estimate demographics from existing security camera footage.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB
Jonathon Blok(Founder)inJaime Lomeli-Rodriguez(Founder/CTO)inDaniel Martinho-Corbishley(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorASICS Ventures CorporationCounterview CapitalData TechJude GomilaPioneer+6 more
Pelago is a virtual clinic that partners with employers and health plans to provide substance use disorder treatment and management services.
Digital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
Yusuf Sherwani(Founder/CEO)inSarim Siddiqui(Founder/Chief Medical Officer)inMaroof Ahmed(Founder)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AtomicoCade VenturesGreyMatterKinnevikKreos Capital+16 more
Reelables produces smart labels with Bluetooth and cellular connectivity that provide real-time tracking and visibility for shipments, cargo, and inventory across supply chains.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLondon, GB
David Stanton(Founder)Brian Krejcarek(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalMoneta VenturesPioneerPJCRaptor GroupY Combinator+6 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesReelables · finance.yahoo.com · Nov 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Wayra UK invest at?
- Wayra UK invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Wayra UK focus on?
- Wayra UK focuses on Enterprise Software.
- Where is Wayra UK located?
- Wayra UK is headquartered in London, GB.
Co-investors · 3
Octopus Ventures is a founder-focused European venture capital firm that backs mission-driven startups across seven core sectors, investing from idea stage through growth with a focus on pre-seed to Series A.
Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, a Tokyo-based global internet services company. Since 2013 it has invested in more than 90 companies worldwide and offers operational and strategic support to its portfolio.
Firms observed investing alongside Wayra UK, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Wayra UK's recorded portfolio.
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