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Corporate Accelerator

Wayra UK

Telefónica / O2
Information last verified: August 2026 · Source: wayra.com
Stage
MVP / early product, Early revenue
Location
London
Equity
Takes equity
Cost
Equity (up to 10%)
Delivery
In-person
AI / SaaSFintech
MVP / early productEarly revenue

Telefonica's corporate venture capital and open innovation arm, operating across Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom and Brazil. Wayra invests in startups that can work with Telefonica and uses a venture client model to connect them with its business units and global customer base. It also designs and runs open innovation programmes for Telefonica and other corporations.


Why this programme

Build product / validate MVP
Access to Telefonica's APIs, technical resources and product testing infrastructure
Find customers / partnerships
Direct access to O2/Telefónica customer base and B2B network
Raise funding
Up to £250k investment alongside programme
Access to mentors / operators
Senior Telefónica executives as mentors and advisors
Scale & grow
Telefonica/O2 customer base provides a direct scaling channel for B2B SaaS and fintech companies ready to grow revenue fast

Interested in Wayra UK?

Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.

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