Terra Industries
Nigerian-founded autonomous defense company building drones and aerial systems for African militaries
Defense
📍 Abuja
Founded 2024
Current Valuation
Private
as of 2026-Q1
PRIVATE
Terra Industries is one of the first venture-backed African defense-tech startups, building autonomous aerial systems for African militaries and security forces. The Gen Z-founded company raised $11.75M in late 2025 followed by an additional $22M in February 2026 from U.S. investors including Andreessen Horowitz - marking one of the largest defense rounds ever on the continent.
Company Profile
Growth
early-stage African DoD contracts
Last Round
Series A — $22M (Feb 2026) · Lead: U.S. defense-tech investors
Founders & Key People
Lekan TijaniEniayo Adebowale
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz · 8VC · Lux Capital · Y Combinator
Products
- Tactical reconnaissance drones
- Loitering munitions
- Autonomous aerial platforms
Competitors
Anduril · Shield AI · AeroVironment · Turkish Bayraktar (TB2)
DefenseDronesAfricaNigeriaGen Z founders
Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of 2026-Q1. Refreshed quarterly.