Forterra
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States · Defense & Space, Manufacturing, Other
Robotic Research Opco, LLC is doing business as Forterra. Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The company is among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is a go-to provider of autonomous
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States
- Employees
- 4,900
- Industries
- Defense & Space, Manufacturing, Other
- Status
- Private
- Website
- forterra.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Forterra
- : Forterra has raised $238 million in a Series C round led by Moore Strategic Ventures to enhance command, control and communications systems and increase production capacity.
- : Forterra launched four integrated mission modules aimed at improving logistics, mobility and interoperability for autonomous operations.
- : Robotic Research OpCo
- : Robotic Research OpCo
- : Forterra raised $75 million in a Series B funding round led by Moore Strategic Ventures and XYZ Venture Capital to accelerate the deployment of their autonomous driving system, AutoDrive®.
- : Robotic Research OpCo, LLC
- : Robotic Research OpCo, LLC
Forterra funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Series C | $238.0M |
| Aug 2025 | Venture | $93.3M |
| Sep 2024 | Venture | $75.0M |
| Sep 2024 | Series B | $75.0M |
| Oct 2021 | Venture | $243.0M |
Leadership
- Adam Berg, Director of Talent Acquisition
- Andrew Cote, Senior Vice President
- Ryan Sublett, Director
- Donald Walther, Executive Officer
- James Frelk, Executive Officer
- Joshua Araujo, Executive Officer
- George McWilliams, Executive Officer
- Edward Mottern, Executive Officer
- Anne Schneider, Executive Officer
- Raymond Wilhelm, Executive Officer
- Kyle Smith, Executive Officer
- Raymond Thomas III, Director
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Forterra in the news
- Ouster Sensors Play Key Role in Forterra's Lancer Completing 1,426 Missions and 88 Casualty Evacuation Operations in Ukraine - Business Wire (Oct 21, 2026)
- Forterra Builds Driverless Military Vehicle That Can Haul 2,000 Pounds Into the Field - The Defense Post (Apr 30, 2026)
- RRAI Rebrands As Forterra, Targets Defense And Commercial Markets - Forbes (Feb 20, 2024)
- Forterra brings in $238M to scale AI platforms for defense applications - The Robot Report (Nov 22, 2025)
- Forterra Secures $238M in Series C Funding to Expand Defense Autonomous Capabilities - GovCon Wire (Nov 13, 2025)
- OSHKOSH DEFENSE ADVANCES NEXT-GEN AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY FOR ROGUE-FIRES - Oshkosh Defense (Jan 13, 2025)
- In “A New Era,” Forterra Pursues Both Defense And Commercial Launches - Forbes (Nov 25, 2025)
- Forterra - HistoryLink.org (Jun 12, 2018)
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About Forterra: questions and answers
What does Forterra do?
Robotic Research Opco, LLC is doing business as Forterra. Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The company is among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is a go-to provider of autonomous
Where is Forterra headquartered?
Forterra is headquartered in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States.
How many employees does Forterra have?
Forterra has about 4,900 employees.
Has Forterra raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Forterra. The most recent, Series C of $238.0M, was in Nov 2025.
Who leads Forterra?
Andrew Cote is a Senior Vice President at Forterra.
What is the latest news on Forterra?
On Nov 12, 2025, Forterra has raised $238 million in a Series C round led by Moore Strategic Ventures to enhance command, control and communications systems and increase production capacity.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy