Terrahaptix
A defense technology company that designs and manufactures autonomous systems, including long-range drones and sentry towers, to protect critical infrastructure across Africa.
- CEO / Founder
- Nnamdi Chife
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $11.75M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- 8VC, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Moore
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Archer: Long-range autonomous reconnaissance and surveillance UAV","Autonomous Sentry Towers: AI-powered perimeter monitoring systems","Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs): Autonomous platforms for terrestrial patrolling","TerraOS: Proprietary AI-driven command and control software for autonomous mission management"]
Technological Advantage
Vertical integration through a local 15,000-sq-ft factory in Nigeria allows for rapid prototyping and significantly lower labor/production costs. Proprietary TerraOS enables full autonomy across air and ground assets without constant human intervention.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers high-performance, low-cost autonomous defense solutions manufactured locally in Africa, providing sovereign capability and reducing procurement costs by up to 10x compared to Western or Chinese alternatives.
How They Differentiate
Vertical integration in Nigeria allows for 10x lower production costs and sovereign control over defense data, bypassing foreign export restrictions (ITAR) and supply chain delays.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
National defense ministries, government agencies, and private operators of critical infrastructure such as mines, oil refineries, and power plants.
Industry Verticals
["Defense & National Security","Energy (Oil & Gas, Hydroelectric)","Mining","Critical Infrastructure Protection"]
Competitors
Anduril Industries; Baykar Technology; AVIC (Wing Loong)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured over $12M in contract value within first two years; operational 15,000-square-foot autonomous drone factory in Abuja.
Major Milestones
["Closed $11.75M Seed round led by 8VC in January 2025","Established a 15,000-square-foot autonomous drone factory in Abuja, Nigeria","Secured over $12M in total contracts for guarding critical infrastructure","Won a $1.2M contract for hydroelectric plant security, outcompeting established international firms"]
Notable Customers
Nigerian Federal Government; Hydroelectric Power Plants; Private Mining & Energy Operators