8VC Backs Nigerian Defense Startup Terra Industries in Extended Seed Round

Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries extended its seed round to $52 million on August 17, 2026. Investors include 8VC, which also backs U.S. defense firms Anduril and Shield AI. American defense-tech investors financing an African manufacturer suggests the venture networks behind the U.S. defense buildout are now backing production capacity in the Global South.