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Founded 2002 · 621 employees on LinkedIn · 18 known investors

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Forterra develops autonomous weapons, sensors, and battlefield systems using distributed control networks for defense operations. The company also operates in commercial sectors including autonomous transit buses, yard trucks, and agricultural vehicles.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Founders & leadership

Forterra was founded in 2002 by Alberto Lacaze.

ALAlberto Lacaze
Alberto LacazeChairman of the Board and President
JPJoseph Putney
Joseph PutneyChief Technology Officer

Investors · 18

Collaborative Fundlisted by Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M

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CRESCENT COVE CAPITALlisted by CRESCENT COVE CAPITALSan Francisco

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Enlightenment Capitallisted by Enlightenment CapitalWashington

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Glynn Capital Managementlisted by Glynn Capital ManagementMenlo Park

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NightDragonlisted by NightDragonSan Francisco

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Salesforce Ventureslisted by Salesforce VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M

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SoftBank Vision Fundlisted by SoftBank Vision FundLondon
Vanedge Capitallisted by Vanedge CapitalVancouver · $1M – $15M

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Vanedge Capital Limited Partnershiplisted by Vanedge Capital Limited PartnershipVancouver

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XYZ Venture Capitallisted by XYZ Venture CapitalSan Francisco · $10K – $5M

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9Yards CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $10M

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BAM ElevatereportedChicago

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Franklin TempletonreportedSan Mateo

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Hanwha Asset ManagementreportedSeoul

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HedosophiareportedLondon

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Moore Strategic VenturesleadRTX Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$238M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Forterra went on to found or lead other companies.

Jun Hong HengBoard ObserverFounded ObsidianPhilip DengProgram Manager of PhilanthropyFounded Grantable

Related companies · 3

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QinetiqQinetiQ delivers mission-critical systems and services for defence and security customers, spanning test and training facilities, operational support, research and development, and engineering services to enhance military readiness and operational performance.

Companies working in the same space as Forterra.

Non-dilutive funding · 50+ SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2022$600K
Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction AgencyPhase II2021$969.3K
Department of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyPhase I2021$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$150K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2020$140K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2020$111.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2020$111.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2020$111.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2020$111.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2019$498.5K
Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction AgencyPhase I2019$147.4K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2018$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2018$50K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase IISTTR2017$999.8K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2017$983.6K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2017$983.4K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2017$457.7K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2017$150K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2017$98.7K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2016$983.3K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2016$154.8K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2016$100K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2016$99.8K
Department of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyPhase I2016$99.8K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2016$80K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2015$1.5M
Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of DefensePhase II2015$993.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase IISTTR2015$781.6K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase II2015$200K
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase I2015$149.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2015$149.6K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2015$99.9K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2015$95.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2014$150K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2014$149.4K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2014$149.3K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2014$148.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2014$80K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2014$80K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2013$999.5K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase II2013$693.2K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2013$542.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2013$99.5K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2013$79.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2013$79.7K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2013$79.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase IISTTR2012$749.8K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2012$727.2K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2012$149.7K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2012$148.6K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
goTenna

goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations. The platform enables location tracking, collaborative mapping, and encrypted messaging for tactical and emergency response teams.

In the news

The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2026Forterra Raises $238M in Series C Equity and Debt Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Forterra do?
Forterra develops autonomous weapons, sensors, and battlefield systems using distributed control networks for defense operations. The company also operates in commercial sectors including autonomous transit buses, yard trucks, and agricultural vehicles.
Who founded Forterra?
Forterra was founded by Alberto Lacaze in 2002.
Who are Forterra's investors?
Forterra's investors include 645 Ventures, Collaborative Fund, CRESCENT COVE CAPITAL, Enlightenment Capital, Glynn Capital Management, NightDragon, Salesforce Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund and 8 more.
How much funding has Forterra raised?
Forterra has disclosed $238M raised across 1 round.