CH
Chris Power
Founder and CEO
Current
Founder and CEO of Hadrian. Australian-born entrepreneur who moved to the U.S. in 2019 and previously ran a manufacturing-focused private equity fund before founding Hadrian in 2020.
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Hadrian Company Profile
activeAI-powered advanced manufacturing company building automated factories for U.S. aerospace and defense production.
Founded 2020Torrance, CaliforniaDefense & Aerospace Manufacturing
Disclosed funding
$1.4B
Funding rounds
1
Recorded investors
5
Active jobs
0
Latest round
series d
Latest round amount
$1.4B
Latest valuation
$7.9B
Founders
1
About Hadrian
Hadrian operates highly automated, software-controlled factories that manufacture precision components and complete systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers under a 'Factories-as-a-Service' model. Its proprietary Opus software platform combines AI, robotics, and process engineering to compress traditional machining and production timelines. Hadrian operates facilities in Torrance, California; Mesa, Arizona; and Cherokee, Alabama, with additional factories planned.
- Legal name
- Hadrian Automation, Inc.
- Also known as
- Hadrian Automation
- Founded
- Not available
- Company type
- private
- Company status
- active
- Industries
- Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing
- Locations
- Torrance, California (headquarters)
- Contact email
- Not available
- YC company
- No
- Latest funding date
- Aug 6, 2026
- Latest valuation date
- Aug 6, 2026
- Last verified
- Sep 11, 2026
Founders and leadership
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors | Pre-money | Post-money | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | series d | $1.4B | WCM Investment Management (lead), JPMorganChase Strategic Investment Group (lead), Valor Equity Partners (lead), Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund | Not disclosed | $7.9B | completed |
Recorded investors
WC
WCM Investment Management
other
Asset management firm; co-led Hadrian's Series D.
Lead investorNot disclosed
JP
JPMorganChase Strategic Investment Group
corporate
JPMorganChase's principal investment arm, investing through its Security and Resiliency Initiative.
Lead investorNot disclosed
VA
Valor Equity Partners
other
Growth-stage investment firm focused on industrial technology and manufacturing.
Lead investorNot disclosed
AN
Andreessen Horowitz
vc
Venture capital firm investing across technology sectors, known as a16z.
ParticipantNot disclosed
FO
Founders Fund
vc
Venture capital firm with a longstanding focus on defense and deep technology.
ParticipantNot disclosed
Valuation history
post money valuation
Aug 6, 2026 · verified
$7.9B
Acquisitions
No verified acquisition records are available.
Active jobs
No verified active openings are available.
Sources and verification
Hadrian company press release · Accessed Sep 11, 2026
Verifies: announcedDate, amountUsd, postMoneyValuationUsd
Frequently asked questions about Hadrian
What does Hadrian do?
AI-powered advanced manufacturing company building automated factories for U.S. aerospace and defense production.
When was Hadrian founded?
Hadrian was founded in 2020.
Who founded Hadrian?
Hadrian was founded by Chris Power.
Is Hadrian a Y Combinator company?
No. Hadrian is not recorded as a Y Combinator company in this database.