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Co-founder of Palantir and investor backing Terrahaptix through his firm 8VC.
News published about Joe Lonsdale

Terra Industries Raises $52 Million, Betting Africa’s Defense Market Wants Drones Made at Home
Tech Labari - Aug 17, 2026
Terra Industries raised $18 million, closing its seed round at $52 million. The company plans to open its first international office in London.

Palantir Co-Founder Invests in Nigeria Based Drone Maker Terrahaptix
Tech Labari - Jan 12, 2026
Terrahaptix raised $11.8 million in funding to scale drone production. The startup focuses on sovereign defense technology designed and manufactured in Africa.
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