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Corporate VC & Accelerator for tech startups. Provides investment, market access, and global scaling via Telefónica.
Wayra by Telefonica: Corporate VC & Accelerator for tech startups. Provides investment, market access, and global scaling via Telefónica.
Wayra by Telefonica currently lists Telefonica's corporate VC arm. Investments from EUR 150K to EUR 5M. Access to 380M+ users across Telefonica, O2, Movistar, and Vivo. Joint business pilots, technical infrastructure, and global enterprise distribution. as its value.
Growth-stage technology startups. Focus on AI, cybersecurity, Web3, fintech, and connectivity. Must have a product that can integrate with Telefonica's operations or customer base.
Wayra by Telefonica is listed for Madrid / London / Global.
The current application deadline for Wayra by Telefonica is Apr 17, 2026.
Wayra is a corporate venture capital arm and accelerator administered by Telefónica that invests in technology startups to integrate innovative solutions into the telecommunications company's global operations. Operating through a venture-client model across seven hubs in Europe and Latin America, the program focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Web3, fintech, and connectivity. The initiative provides initial and follow-on investments ranging from €150,000 to €5 million, having deployed over €260 million into more than 1,200 startups since its inception in 2011. Portfolio companies gain access to technical infrastructure, joint business pilots, and a customer base of 380 million users across recognized global brands like Telefónica, O2, Movistar, and Vivo. This resource is intended for mature, growth-stage technology startups seeking enterprise validation, strategic corporate partnerships, and capital to scale globally alongside a major telecommunications provider.
Wayra is Telefonica's corporate venture arm, investing in technology startups that can integrate with one of the world's largest telecom operators. Since 2011, Wayra has deployed over EUR 260 million into more than 1,200 startups across seven hubs in Europe and Latin America. Investments range from EUR 150,000 to EUR 5 million, with follow-on funding available for portfolio companies that demonstrate traction.
The 2026 application deadline is April 17, 2026. The program runs approximately 24 weeks from Madrid, London, and other global hubs.
The core value of Wayra is enterprise distribution. Portfolio companies gain access to Telefonica's 380 million customers across brands including O2, Movistar, and Vivo. The program provides joint business pilots where your product is tested with real Telefonica business units, technical infrastructure for integration, and introductions to Telefonica's corporate partners. Beyond the commercial relationship, Wayra offers mentorship, co-working space, and connections to its network of 1,200+ alumni startups.
Wayra focuses on growth-stage startups in AI, cybersecurity, Web3, fintech, and connectivity. The key filter is strategic fit - your product should solve a problem that Telefonica or its customers face. Companies with existing revenue and a proven product have an advantage, as Wayra operates more like a corporate VC than a traditional accelerator. If your technology can enhance telecom infrastructure, customer experience, or enterprise services, you are a strong candidate.
Wayra uses a venture-client model. Instead of just writing a check and providing mentorship, they actively work to make your startup a vendor or partner to Telefonica. This means real revenue opportunities, not just pilot programs. The process starts with an application, followed by interviews and technical due diligence. If accepted, you negotiate investment terms individually - there is no one-size-fits-all deal.