All Wayra articles – Page 3
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: changing faces at Tech subsidiaries
Leadership swaps at Acens, Telefónica Tech UK&I, and regional units.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo Ventures primed for investment spree
Telefónica|Vivo’s new CVC shortlists 20 startups.
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OperationsTelefónica rejig sees Alonso cement hold over Wayra
Chief Digital Officer given formal oversight of Spanish telco’s VC function, as part of wider innovation brief.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing roundup: four fresh investments
Wayra expands portfolio with four fresh investments.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: German fibre JV swaps CTIO
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser brings de Santos in for Vílchez, whose ‘development’ work has come to a close.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra Germany invests in video marketing specialist
tubics focuses on SEO and YouTube channel optimisation.
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Strategy & ChangeTelcos flying high for next-gen drone services
Beyond Visual Line of Sight regulation on the horizon in the EU, opening opportunities for telcos.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra diversifies with audio, fintech and mobility investments
Digital hub Wayra X participates in $3m Gimme Radio round.
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InterviewUnmanned Life creates “brain” for autonomous robotics
Wayra-backed startup blends 5G, AI, and edge computing in “autonomy-as-a-service” platform for orchestrating fleets of drones and ground robots.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Alaian alliance calls for fresh ideas
Wayra set for evolution with funds set aside for venturing in Israel and LatAm.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra invests in ‘Spanish Google Drive’
Cloud storage provider Internxt receives cash injection in new funding round. Security-focused business hopes to grow “even faster” with newfound support.
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OperationsVivo refocuses M&A strategy with CVC launch
Vivo Ventures expected to become one of the largest CVCs in Brazil. Plans to invest BRL 320m across a number of startups over the next five years.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Open Future & Wayra on the lookout
Open Future and Wayra launch fresh startup calls; smart port developments in Valencia; co-investments promised in Spanish sports-tech.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra teams with Iker Casillas on sports tech investment
Telefónica hub enters collaborative venturing partnership with SportBoost targeting sporting innovation. Wayra seeks stake in sports technology future and offers financing, networking, and business development in return.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica builds up metaverse momentum
Wayra unit seeks metaverse technology startups via Open2metaverse initiative. Spanish developers to get access to hub established in collaboration with Meta. Telefónica appoints Yaiza Rubio Viñuela as Chief Metaverse Officer.
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M&ATelefónica preps new vehicle for digital M&A in Brazil
Local operating business Vivo indicates it may channel deals through a new platform as it seeks to build out its digital services ecosystem. Move would extend Vivo’s control over M&A and provide an alternative route to Telefónica’s central Wayra and Tech divisions.
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Venturing & InvestmentsZone2boost doubles down on startup investments
Wayra-backed ‘innovation alliance’ adds eight companies to its roster. Total investment now surpasses €1.5m mark.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Wayra investments showing growth
Wayra highlights growth in 2021’s investments; Wayra Chile completes exit; Telefónica takes EU funds for innovation hub.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra continues blockchain drive with ‘climate marketplace’ investment
Telefónica’s innovation hub takes part in €7m Pre-Series-A round. ClimateTrade utilises blockchain tech to help its clients reach carbon neutrality.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Wayra buys into Sceenic
Wayra buys into watch together app developer, and expands Hispam portfolio with Mexican startup duo.