Terra Industries Secures $11.75M Funding for Autonomous Defense Systems in Africa
DEFENSE
Nigerian defense technology startup Terra Industries has secured $11.75 million in funding to enhance its autonomous security systems for protecting critical infrastructure across Africa. Led by U.S. venture firm 8VC, the investment will support expanded manufacturing in Abuja and the development of capabilities in border security and counterterrorism. Terra's systems, which currently safeguard assets worth approximately $11 billion in Nigeria and Ghana, utilize its ArtemisOS platform for real-time threat detection.

Jan 12, 2026, 8:12 PM