← Back

Terra Industries

Abuja, Nigeria

seed$52M raisedFreshly fundedDefense TechDrones & UAVAviation Tech

Total Raised

$52M

Stage

seed

Location

Abuja, Nigeria

Founded

2024

Team size

11-50

Links

About Terra Industries

Nigerian autonomous systems startup developing defense drones and surveillance technology for African militaries and critical infrastructure.

What sets it apart

Vertically integrated, locally manufactured autonomous defense systems spanning air, land, and surveillance software for multi-domain infrastructure protection.

Sectors

Defense TechDrones & UAVAviation TechRoboticsCybersecurityManufacturing Tech

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerGovernments, militaries, infrastructure operators, and private security providers protecting critical assets

Notable

  • Raised about $11.75M in funding
  • Won a $1.2M contract to secure hydroelectric power stations in Nigeria
  • Launched a large drone manufacturing facility in Abuja with capacity of up to 30,000 drones annually
  • Announced a joint venture with an arm of the Nigerian military to produce high-technology security systems domestically
  • Expanded deployments across multiple African countries and Canada

Funding rounds

seed$52M

17 Aug 2026

Led by 8VC, Silent Ventures, Nova Global, Belief Capital, SV Angel, Norleo Space Investments, Grant Gordon

With 8VC, Lux Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Silent Ventures, Nova Global, Belief Capital, SV Angel, Norleo Space Investments, Grant Gordon

Source ↗

Explore the market

FAQ

What does Terra Industries do?

Nigerian autonomous systems startup developing defense drones and surveillance technology for African militaries and critical infrastructure.

Where is Terra Industries based?

Terra Industries is based in Abuja, Nigeria, founded in 2024.

How much has Terra Industries raised?

Terra Industries has raised $52M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Terra Industries?

Investors in Terra Industries include General Catalyst, Y Combinator and Tencent.