About us

For over 15 years, Wayra has actively engaged in the global entrepreneurial landscape, fostering innovation in Telefónica’s operations worldwide by investing in startups.

​With hubs in Europe and Latin America, we empower startups, providing access to Telefónica’s vast network and assisting them in achieving a global presence. Evolving from a startup accelerator to a Corporate Venture Capital fund, our unique venture-client approach helps startups scale globally. Since 2018, Wayra has played a pivotal role in open innovation, supporting major corporations and contributing to the evolution of entrepreneurial ecosystems.

We are the Corporate Venture Capital of Telefónica. Our mission is to foster innovation and drive progress in startups and facilitating their collaboration with organizations to generate impact.

For over 15 years, Wayra has actively engaged in the global entrepreneurial landscape, fostering innovation in Telefónica’s operations worldwide by investing in startups.

​With hubs in Europe and Latin America, we empower startups, providing access to Telefónica’s vast network and assisting them in achieving a global presence. Evolving from a startup accelerator to a Corporate Venture Capital fund, our unique venture-client approach helps startups scale globally. Since 2018, Wayra has played a pivotal role in open innovation, supporting major corporations and contributing to the evolution of entrepreneurial ecosystems.

We are the Corporate Venture Capital of Telefónica. Our mission is to foster innovation and drives progress in startups and facilitating their collaboration with organizations to generate impact.
WAYRA

VENTURES

WAYRA VENTURES

We identify the most disruptive projects in the startup environment to support, invest and incorporate them into the company, thus generating innovation with impact.

WAYRA

INNOVATION
SERVICES

WAYRA INNOVATION SERVICES

We share our expertise to offer innovation services to other corporations, helping them to drive their open innovation strategy to go further.

Our values

THINK BIG

We challenge the status quo with open minds and ambition.

TRUST

We act with honesty and integrity and are accountable for their decisions.

BIAS FOR ACTION

We move forward with determination and focus on implementation.

WE AREONE TEAM

We learn together, rise to any challenge and know that collaboration creates value.

HAVE FUN

We enjoy and share the journey, and do so with empathy and care for others.

The team

Irene Gómez

CEO Wayra

Andrés Saborido

COO Wayra

María José Ginel

Head of Culture, Strategy & Mkt

Agustín Moro

Innovation Services Managing Director

Nuria San Agapito

CFO Wayra

Pablo Moro

Managing Director at Wayra Ventures

Blanca Drake

Head of Innovation Marketing

Álvaro Alcalde

Investment Manager

Jorge García

Investment Manager

Belén Pérez Santolaria

Investment Manager

Luisa Rubio

Investment Manager

Paula Díez

Global Manager Innovation Services

Marta Sanjuan

Global Product & Sales Manager

Ruth Oliver del Pozo

Global Alliances Manager

Yolanda Benedito

Innovation Marketing | Events, Brand & UX

Laura de la Cruz

Innovation Marketing | Web, Contents & Events

María Ángeles Barba

Scouting & Trends

Rafael Gross-Brown

Scouting & Trends

Santiago García

Global Portfolio Manager

Raquel González

Global Control & Reporting

Eduardo González Canal

Financial Management & Portfolio

Jose María Lucas

Finance Controller

Carlos Ruiz

Security & Digital Tools

Patricia Álvarez

Executive Assistant

Claudia Fidalgo

Legal Counsel Manager

IRENE GÓMEZ

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ANDRÉS SABORIDO

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MARIA JOSÉ GINEL

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AGUSTÍN MORO

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NURIA SANAGAPITO

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PABLO MORO

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PALOMA C.

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BRUNO MORAES

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MARTA ANTÚNEZ

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FLORIAN B.

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AGUSTÍN ROTONDO

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BRASIL

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BLANCA DRAKE

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ÁLVARO ALCALDE

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LUISA RUBIO

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JORGE SALGADO

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BELÉN PÉREZ

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PAULA DÍEZ

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MARTA SANJUAN

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RUTH OLIVER

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YOLANDA BENEDITO

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LAURA DE LA CRUZ

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RAFAEL GROSS-B.

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MARIANGELES BARBA

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SANTIAGO GARCÍA

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RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

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EDUARDO GONZÁLEZ

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PATRICIA ÁLVAREZ

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JOSÉ MARÍA LUCAS

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CARLOS RUIZ

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CLAUDIA FIDALGO

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