The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hadrian: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $1.4B raised. 2 sources back the record.
Overview
American advanced manufacturing startup founded by Chris Power in 2021. HQ Torrance, CA. $260M+ total raised: $90M (2022, Lux Capital + a16z), $260M Series C (July 2025, Founders fund + Lux Capital co-led).
AI-powered factories for precision-machined aerospace and defense hardware. Factory 1: Torrance (100K sqft). Factory 3: Mesa, AZ (290K sqft, $200M invested, operational early 2026, 350+ jobs). Software enables factory deployment in under 6 months.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
Company-claimedPriced roundSeries D post-money
Key facts
Founded
Founder/CEO
Factory 1
Factory 3
Specialization
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Hadrian on the deployment map
View the global map2 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where Hadrian's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full Hadrian deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Chris Power Founder & CEOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Chris Powersole
later founded Hadrian Automation
Safety record
No incidents on record for Hadrian.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- Hadrian2 deployments
Recent coverage
Hadrian in third-party press
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DJI7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Orbbec6 models
Financial state
- Total funding
- $1.4B
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- unknown
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (1)
- Series D2026-08-06
$1.4B(reported) · $7.9B post
Investors: Valor Equity Partners (co_lead), 137 Ventures (co_lead), Baillie Gifford (co_lead), JPMorganChase Strategic Investment Group (co_lead), WCM Investment Management (co_lead), Washington Harbour Partners (co_lead)
Timeline
Every recorded move in Hadrian’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundSeries D funding round
2026-08-06Series D raising $1370000000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 22, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
AI-Powered Machining System at Torrance, CA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
AI-Powered Machining System at Mesa, AZ
Sources (2)
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
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Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- knowledge-base
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- 1
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Hadrian.Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DJI7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Orbbec6 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Hadrian from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Hadrian Raises $1.37B Series D, Valuing Automated Defense Manufacturer at $7.87B
Automated manufacturer Hadrian has raised $1.37 billion in Series D equity financing at a $7.87 billion valuation, roughly five times where the company stood a year ago. The round…
Hadrian Valued at $7.9B After Massive $1.4B Series D Funding Round
The industrial underpinnings of US military readiness have been hampered by an overcommitment to weapons systems whose long-term value is increasingly questionable. This isn’t so…
Hadrian raises $1.37B to accelerate U.S. defense, aerospace manufacturing
The raise values Hadrian at $7.87 billion. It is Hadrian's second funding round this year, following a round in January 2026. The post Hadrian raises $1.37B to accelerate U.S.…
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 8/10/26
The notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 8/8/26 featuring funding details for Faye, Ordway, Hadrian, and twenty-two other deals representing $6.3B in new funding…
Two LA Startups Raised $2.37B to Build What AI Needs
🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, LA. The largest checks in tech are increasingly going toward companies trying to build their way out of America’s biggest physical constraints. This…
Hadrian Raises $1.37 Billion Series D At $7.87 Billion Valuation To Expand Automated Defense Manufacturing
Hadrian has raised $1.37 billion in Series D equity financing to build additional highly automated factories and expand production of critical U.S. defense, aerospace and…
Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
Fortastra taps Hadrian’s automated factories to speed up satellite production
Spacecraft developer Fortastra is turning to automated manufacturer Hadrian to help it build satellites faster. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this…
Fortastra and Hadrian Sign National Security Spacecraft Manufacturing MoU
Spacecraft manufacturer Fortastra and industrial manufacturer Hadrian signed an MoU that establishes a framework for technical collaboration to build advanced spacecraft that can…
Hadrian and Fortastra Bet on Automated Factories to Fix Satellite Production Bottlenecks
Demand for satellites continues to grow, and manufacturers are looking for ways to build spacecraft faster without affecting performance. One way to do that is to involve…
Fortastra and Hadrian join forces to streamline satellite production
SAN FRANCISCO – Fortastra, a Los Angeles startup focused on defending on-orbit infrastructure, is working with manufacturing specialist Hadrian to explore ways to apply precision…
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Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DJI7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Orbbec6 models
Video
🏗️ The next-generation Hadrian X® recently commenced outdoor testing for the first time! 🌟 🤖 The tablet-controlled next-generation Hadrian X® has a 32-metre
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Introducing Hadrian® - the world’s most advanced construction robot, designed by FBR to build structural, load-bearing walls with speed, accuracy, and reduced w
🚨 Exciting news! The second home built using Hadrian X® robotic bricklaying technology in Wellard is now available for sale! This marks the first commercial us
This Bricklaying Robot Builds a House in 2 Days – Hadrian X is redefining the future of construction technology with its mind-blowing speed and precision. Devel
【If there is any infringement, please contact us to delete it】 The Mechanical Science Channel delves into the mysteries of machinery and unpacks technological
FBR's Hadrian X is a groundbreaking robotic bricklaying system designed to revolutionize the construction industry. This autonomous construction robot is mounte
FBR’s Head of Engineering Nayeem Satar walks through the upgrades that makes this next-generation Hadrian® a major leap forward in robotic construction technolo
Witness the future of building as the Hadrian X robot constructs a complete house in just two days. This groundbreaking technology lays 200 bricks per hour, rev
Hadrian Commits $200 Million to Establish AI-Powered Factory in Arizona MESA, Ariz.— Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing firm specializing in AI-driven product
Heat Index
Category contender75/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Hadrian draws attention at the 92nd percentile but verifies reality at the 33rd percentile among other robots. Hype Gap +58.7, 11th widest among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $1.4B raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Sep 6, 2026