Africa's deep tech ambitions hit an ecosystem built for software

TechCabal examines the barriers facing African deep tech: 84% of telecom components in Nigeria are imported, the continent accounts for under 1% of global semiconductor output and 0.6% of data-centre capacity. Nigerian defence startup Terra Industries, which raised a $52 million seed round, shows what is possible.

• Terra Industries closed a $52 million seed round, Africa's largest
• 84% of Nigeria's telecom components are imported
• Africa accounts for under 1% of global semiconductor output
• The continent holds 0.6% of global data-centre capacity