Forterra brings in $238M to scale AI platforms for defense applications - The Robot Report

Forterra, a defense-focused company specializing in scalable autonomous hardware and software, has raised $238 million in a Series C funding round led by Moore Strategic Ventures, with participation from investors including Salesforce Ventures and Franklin Templeton. The company plans to use the capital to advance innovation in communications, command, and control systems, and to expand production capacity for edge computing platforms that serve defense and emerging mission domains. Forterra’s CEO, Josh Araujo, emphasized the critical role of autonomous systems in modern military operations, describing the company’s technology as a “force multiplier” that enhances reach, survivability, and effectiveness across battlespace and industrial applications. Forterra’s product suite includes AutoDrive, a self-driving system for diverse terrains; TerraLink, a platform for real-time vehicle oversight; Vektor, a communication and data-brokering layer optimized for disrupted and low-bandwidth environments; Oasis, an interoperability platform; and goTenna, mesh networking devices for secure off-grid connectivity.