Wayra UK
Corporate VCLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A
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.
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.
Kinnevik is a leading growth investor, active owner, and operational partner providing patient capital to technology-enabled challenger businesses in Europe and the US.
Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, a Tokyo-based global internet services company. It invests in and provides operational support to portfolio companies worldwide.
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