Startups

African defense tech firm Terra Industries, founded by two Gen Zers, raises another $22 million per month | TechCrunch

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African defense tech firm Terra Industries, founded by two Gen Zers, raises another $22 million per month | TechCrunch

Just a month after raising $11.75 million in a round led by Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC, African defense technology firm Terra Industries has announced that it has raised an additional $22 million in funding, led by Lux Capital. Nathan Nwachuku, 22, and Maxwell Maduka, 24, launched Terra Industries in 2024 to design infrastructure and autonomous systems … Read more

Minneapolis tech community strong during ‘tense and difficult times’ | TechCrunch

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Minneapolis tech community strong during 'tense and difficult times' | TechCrunch

The city’s tech scene is reeling as US immigration agents escalated their crackdown in Minneapolis, killing several people, including at least two US citizens. The eight Minneapolis-based founders and investors told TechCrunch that they put most of their work on hold and now spend their days focusing on their communities, volunteering at churches and helping … Read more