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Wayra, a global accelerator and investment arm of Telefónica, empowers African startups with early-stage funding, mentorship, and access to Telefónica's global network. Grant and Seed rounds form the core of their investment strategy, nurturing innovative ventures like Wefarm. Wayra's unique focus on connectivity, IoT, and digital transformation makes them a valuable partner for startups driving Africa's technology revolution.
Wayra's Latest news
YBVR secures $1.5M in financing from Verizon Ventures, TCA and Wayra (Telefonica) - PR Newswire
HUMN.ai is Selected for the New Innogy Innovation Hub and Wayra UK ScaleUpHub Programme to Fast Track Growth of Fairer Ride Based on-Demand Insurance - businesswire.com
HUMN.ai is Selected for the New Innogy Innovation Hub and Wayra UK ScaleUpHub Programme to Fast Track Growth of Fairer Ride Based on-Demand Insurance - Business Wire
Wayra UK launches accelerator to tackle the ‘poverty premium’ - TechCrunch
| Round | Startup | Location | Date | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | Kenya | Nov 16, 2016 | $ 1,600,000 | |
| Grant | Kenya | Feb 09, 2015 | Undisclosed | |
| Seed | Nigeria | Mar 23, 2021 | $ 125,000 | |
| Seed | Nigeria | Mar 23, 2021 | $ 125,000 | |
| Seed | Nigeria | Mar 23, 2021 | $ 125,000 | |
| Seed | Nigeria | Mar 23, 2021 | $ 125,000 | |
| Seed | Nigeria | Mar 23, 2021 | $ 125,000 |
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