Updated
Updated · Condia · Aug 17
Terra Industries Extends Seed Round by $18 Million to $51.7 Million Total
Updated
Updated · Condia · Aug 17

Terra Industries Extends Seed Round by $18 Million to $51.7 Million Total

1 articles · Updated · Condia · Aug 17

Summary

  • $18 million in fresh funding has lifted Nigerian defence tech startup Terra Industries' seed round total to $51.7 million, marking its second extension this year.
  • The raise follows a $11.7 million round announced in January and another $22 million in February, showing sustained backing for the company's strategy and growth plans.
  • 8VC and Nova Global returned again in the latest extension, joined by existing investors Silent Ventures, Belief Capital and SV Angel.
  • Norleo Space Investments and angel investor Grant Gordon entered the round as new backers, broadening Terra Industries' investor base as it scales.

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