Forterra
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Nov 12, 2025
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$313M
Company Overview
Forterra, formerly known as Robotic Research, is a technology company that develops autonomous driving systems for both defense and commercial applications. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in providing vehicle-agnostic autonomy kits that can be integrated into a variety of vehicles, including military trucks, commercial buses, and logistics vehicles. Its full-stack autonomous platform, AutoDrive®, is designed to operate in complex, unstructured, and GPS-denied environments. The company serves U.S. Department of Defense customers and is expanding its presence in the commercial sector, focusing on off-road and industrial applications to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Defense Tech, Industrial Robotics
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Hardware + Subscription, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
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Forterra Comps
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Forterra Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Nov 12, 2025 | ||||
| Series B | Sep 10, 2024 | ||||
| M&A | Mar 18, 2022 | ||||
| IPO Announced | Oct 19, 2016 | ||||
| Buyout/LBO | Mar 13, 2015 |
Key People
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Forterra Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| NightDragon | Series C |
| Enlightenment Capital | Series C, Series B |
| Balyasny Asset Management L.P. | Series C |
| Crescent Cove Advisors | Series B |
| XYZ Venture Capital | Series C, Series B |
| Salesforce Ventures | Series C |
| 645 Ventures | Series C |
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- Apr 30, 2026
Launched MESA, a modular autonomous vehicle platform.
- Apr 1, 2026
Launched Vektor, a software-defined communications layer for low-bandwidth environments.
Forterra Filings
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