Hadrian Automation

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Torrance, California · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments

New funding roundNew deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hadrian Automation: 1 model, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $1.8B raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

RAISED

Headquarters

Torrance, California

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Hadrian Automation is an American defense manufacturing company that designs and operates AI-powered, software-driven factories for precision components serving the aerospace and defense sectors. Founded in 2021 by Chris Power, the company uses its proprietary Opus software stack to automate CNC machining, inspection, and scheduling, enabling customers to produce parts 10x faster than legacy systems. Hadrian has partnerships with Lockheed Martin and Anduril, and operates factories in Torrance, CA and Mesa, AZ with additional facilities under development.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 98.5%

Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $1.8B raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

Key Facts

HQUSA
CEOChris Power
FounderChris Power
Proprietary softwareOpus (manufacturing execution platform)
Business modelFactories-as-a-Service
Total funding raisedApprox $2B (as of Aug 2026, per PitchBook)
Revenue 2024$3M (company-reported, per Breaking Defense)
Series D$1.37B at $7.87B valuation (Aug 6, 2026)
Series D lead investorsWCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, Valor Equity Partners, 137 Ventures, Baillie Gifford
Series D participants1789 Capital, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Apollo, T. Rowe Price, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Altimeter
Alabama facilityOpened March 2026 — mass-produces submarine parts, $2.4B public/private partnership
Facilities5 facilities: Torrance CA, Mesa AZ, Alabama, plus 2 under development

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Hadrian Automation.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Chris Powersecondary-verified

CEO & Founder, Founder

Founding Team

Chris Power[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · Hadrian

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Hadrian Automation - 4 deploymentsHadrian Automation

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

4 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

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What is Hadrian Automation?

Hadrian Automation is an American defense manufacturing company that designs and operates AI-powered, software-driven factories for precision components serving the aerospace and defense sectors. Founded in 2021 by Chris Power, the company uses its proprietary Opus software stack to automate CNC machining, inspection, and scheduling, enabling customers to produce parts 10x faster than legacy systems. Hadrian has partnerships with Lockheed Martin and Anduril, and operates factories in Torrance, CA and Mesa, AZ with additional facilities under development.

What does Hadrian Automation make?

Hadrian Automation has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Hadrian Autonomous Factory (Hadrian Automation builds physical robots).

Is Hadrian Automation publicly traded?

No. Hadrian Automation is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Hadrian Automation?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hadrian Automation building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.

Who is the CEO of Hadrian Automation?

Chris Power is the ceo of Hadrian Automation, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Hadrian Automation?

Hadrian Automation is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $1.8B in disclosed funding.

Where is Hadrian Automation headquartered?

Hadrian Automation is headquartered in Torrance, California, USA.

How much funding has Hadrian Automation raised?

Hadrian Automation has raised approximately $1.8B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Hadrian Automation?

Hadrian Automation is privately held and venture-backed ($1.8B raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Hadrian Automation operate robots?

Hadrian Automation operates 4 verified deployments, including at Arizona, USA, Torrance, California, USA, Arizona, USA (new manufacturing facility).

How many robots has Hadrian Automation deployed?

DEPLOY has 4 verified Hadrian Automation deployments on record at sites including Arizona, USA, Torrance, California, USA, Arizona, USA (new manufacturing facility). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Hadrian Automation a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hadrian Automation ranks in roughly the top 2% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Hadrian Automation safe?

Hadrian Automation has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.