Wayra Deutschland
Overview
Wayra Deutschland is the corporate venture capital arm of Telefónica in Germany, dedicated to fostering innovation by investing in and supporting technology startups. Their mission is to drive corporate innovation by scouting, scaling, and investing in tech startups, paving the way for mutually beneficial collaborations. By connecting startups with Telefónica's extensive network, Wayra Deutschland aims to shape the future of telecommunications together with innovative entrepreneurs. The firm offers a comprehensive support system for startups, including the opportunity to do business with Telefónica, a €25K paid project with no equity, execution and sales-focused coaching, potential follow-up investment of up to €350K, operational resources, access to the global Wayra network, office space in Munich city center, support with internationalization, and assistance in maximizing short-term revenue from Telefónica Business Units. They invest through direct equity, convertible loans, and SAFE notes, focusing on startups that are ready to implement their solutions within Telefónica. Wayra Deutschland operates as part of the global Wayra network, which has over ten years of experience in open innovation. With a presence in multiple countries, Wayra connects technology disruptors with Telefónica to generate joint business opportunities. Their unique venture-client approach propels startups into global markets, granting exclusive access to Telefónica’s extensive network of 380 million customers. By bridging the gap between corporations and innovation, Wayra Deutschland plays a pivotal role in accelerating the growth and success of tech startups in Germany and beyond.
Investment Focus
- Startups with a minimum viable product ready for implementation within Telefónica
- Innovative solutions in technology sectors
- Potential for scalability and international expansion
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Wayra Deutschland invest in?
Wayra Deutschland invests in Technology, Energy, Telecommunications, Media, Retail and HealthTech, and is based in München, Germany. Wayra Deutschland is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Wayra Deutschland invest at?
Wayra Deutschland backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 250K - 350K.
Which regions does Wayra Deutschland invest in?
Wayra Deutschland invests across United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Mexico and Chile.
Who are the partners at Wayra Deutschland?
Team members listed for Wayra Deutschland include Florian Bogenschütz (CEO & Geschäftsführer) and Franziska Kraft (Head of Marketing).
What companies has Wayra Deutschland invested in?
Wayra Deutschland's portfolio includes Wefox, N26, Personio, Delivery Hero, Mister Spex, Auto1 Group, Flink and Zalando.
How do I contact Wayra Deutschland?
Wayra Deutschland's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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