# These Gen Zers Just Raised $11.75M to Put Africa's Defense Back in the Hands of Africans

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> **Published:** 2026-01-12T08:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/these-gen-zers-just-raised-11-75m-to-put-africas-defense-back-in-the-hands-of-africans)  
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## Executive Summary
African defense company Terra comes out of stealth with an $11.75M round led by Joe Lonsdale's 8VC.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/these-gen-zers-just-raised-11-75m-to-put-africas-defense-back-in-the-hands-of-africans)**: These Gen Zers just raised $11.75M to put Africa's defense back in the hands of Africans — _African defense company Terra comes out of stealth with an $11.75M round led by Joe Lonsdale's 8VC._

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