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A defense company focused on protecting critical infrastructure in Africa through autonomous systems and advanced technology.
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FirstFounders and Terra Industries: The $11.75M Venture Studio success story
Bendada.com - Jan 15, 2026
FirstFounders was launched to deviate from the traditional startup accelerator model, focusing on the pre-idea and R&D stages. The venture studio has supported over 1,000 builders and currently has a portfolio of six startups.

What Tageβs TechCrunch exit tells us about the industry
Bendada.com - Jan 12, 2026
Tage Kene-Okafor resigned from TechCrunch after a five-year tenure. Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million seed raise.

Terra Industries raises $11.75 million to upscale Africaβs defence systems
Bendada.com - Jan 12, 2026
Terra Industries raised $11.75 million to tackle Africa's security challenges with local defense technology. The funding round was led by U.S. venture capital firm 8VC and included several other investors.

These Gen Zers just raised $11.75M to put Africaβs defense back in the hands of Africans
TechCrunch - Jan 12, 2026
Nathan Nwachuku launched Terra Industries to address Africa's security challenges. Terra Industries raised $11.75 million in a funding round led by 8VC.
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