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Chris Power

Founder and CEO of Hadrian Automation, the Torrance-based company building highly automated, software-driven factories for precision-machined aerospace and defense hardware. Founded in 2021; raised a $260M Series C in July 2025 led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital. Australian-born; testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on defense manufacturing in April 2025.

Australian · 3 current roles · 2 foundings

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Hadrian Automationverified→
Founder
Hadrian Automation is an American defense manufacturing company that designs and operates AI-powered, software-driven factories for precision components serving
Series D · $1.4B4 verified deployments · Hadrian Autonomous Factory at Arizona, USA (new manufacturing facility) →1 model
Hadrianverified→
Founder
American advanced manufacturing startup founded by Chris Power in 2021.
Series D · $1.4B2 verified deployments · AI-Powered Machining System at Torrance, CA →1 model

Current roles (3)

Hadrian Automation CEO & FounderSecondary-verified
Hadrian Automation FounderSecondary-verified
Hadrian Founder & CEOReported, not verified

Foundings (2)

Hadrian Automationcofounderno longer at company
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