What if startups became Africa’s newest venture capitalists?

As early-stage African venture funding tightens, startup-to-startup investments like Terra Industries’ backing of Aeon could open new routes to capital and future exits.

Terra Industries leads $1 million pre-seed round in cybersecurity startup Aeon

Terra Industries leads a $1M pre-seed round in Nigerian cybersecurity startup Aeon, which is building cyberdefence solutions for the Global South.

Terra Industries adds former Palantir and WHOOP executive to leadership team

Todd Stiefler joins Nigerian defence technology company Terra Industries to lead its commercial division after stints at WHOOP and Palantir.

Former SpaceX director joins Terra Industries as VP of Strategy

Ben MacWilliams, a former SpaceX director, has joined Nigerian defence startup Terra Industries as Vice President of Strategy.

Nigeria’s Terra Industries gets $18 million in extended seed round

Terra Industries is scaling beyond Africa through fresh funding, manufacturing expansion, partnerships, and international growth while keeping its roots on the continent.

From ancient intelligence networks to AI surveillance: The technology of rescue

Nigeria's kidnapping crisis has renewed interest in security technology. From King David's rescue mission to AI drones, satellites, and surveillance systems, this is the history of how societies rescue captives.

Terra Industries to build second drone factory in Ghana as demand grows across Africa

Terra Industries will build a 50,000-unit drone factory in Ghana, expanding Africa’s defense tech capacity amid rising demand for surveillance and counter-drone systems.

FirstFounders and Terra Industries: The $11.75M Venture Studio success story

The pivot of Terra Industries highlights the critical role of early-stage R&D support in Africa’s burgeoning hardware sector.