Wayra

Wayra is the corporate venture capital arm and open innovation platform of Telefónica, a global telecommunications company. It was founded in 2011 and has evolved to invest in seed and growth-stage startups, focusing on areas like AI, cybersecurity, and advanced connectivity. Wayra aims to connect innovative startups with Telefónica's business units to generate real business impact and also provides innovation services to other corporations. While headquartered in Spain, Wayra has a global presence with hubs in various countries and actively invests in the Israeli startup ecosystem.