Telefónica Ventures
Overview
Telefónica Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Telefónica. It operates through several vehicles, including Wayra, the company's open innovation hub, and Telefónica Innovation Ventures (TIV). Wayra began as an accelerator in 2011 and has evolved into a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund with a unique 'venture-client' model that helps startups scale globally by providing access to Telefónica's network. Telefónica Ventures invests directly in technology startups and also acts as a limited partner in other venture capital funds. Its investment areas include cybersecurity, IoT, cloud, big data, AI, advanced communications, video, gaming, Web3, and fintech.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
wayra.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | Aug 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Bit2Me | Jun 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Mitiga Solutions | Feb 2024 | Corporate Funding | Co-investor |
| Durcal | May 2022 | Series A | Lead |
| Aerial Technologies | Oct 2020 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Telefónica Ventures based?
Telefónica Ventures is headquartered in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
When was Telefónica Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Telefónica Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Telefónica Ventures have?
Telefónica Ventures has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Telefónica Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Airalo, Bit2Me, Mitiga Solutions, Durcal, Aerial Technologies.
What was Telefónica Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Telefónica Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mitiga Solutions in 2024.
What sectors does Telefónica Ventures focus on?
Telefónica Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech.
What company stages does Telefónica Ventures focus on?
Telefónica Ventures typically invests at the Late stage.