Hadrian is a next-generation manufacturing company building highly automated precision component factories across the United States to serve the space and defense industries. The company addresses a critical bottleneck in American aerospace and defense manufacturing: the slow, fragmented network of traditional machine shops. By leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics, Hadrian delivers flight-grade metal components up to ten times faster and at significantly lower cost, enabling customers to accelerate the development and production of rockets, satellites, jets, and drones. Hadrian’s mission is to transform American manufacturing by delivering parts in less time, on time, every time, with real-time visibility and stringent quality standards for its clients.
Leadership
Chris Power – Founder & CEO
Chris Power has a background in building and scaling technology-driven manufacturing operations. He is recognized for his vision to vertically integrate software and robotics with manufacturing, and for fostering a close partnership between engineers and machinists to drive innovation and efficiency.
Key Leadership Team Members
Ben Braverman
Lars Lider
Louks Hendricks
Matt McLaughlin (Principal Software Engineer)
Nathan Barnett
Trent Liu
The leadership team combines expertise in engineering, software, manufacturing, and business operations to execute Hadrian’s strategic vision and operational excellence.
Core Technologies
Automated Precision Component Factories: Factories use advanced robotics, AI, and automation to produce high-precision aerospace and defense components much faster and more efficiently than traditional machine shops.
Factory Operating System: Proprietary software integrates quoting, programming, machining, and inspection, providing real-time visibility into production and supply chain status, including live inspection results from first article inspection (FAI) to final delivery.
Advanced Scheduling and Capacity Management: Systems optimize production schedules and capacity to ensure on-time delivery and meet demanding quality and timeline requirements.
Real-Time Data and Quality Assurance: Sensors and AI-driven analytics enable the factory to autonomously adjust processes for maximum precision and minimal human error.
Key Capabilities
Rapid Production: Delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5–21 days, depending on complexity and required coatings.
10x Faster Turnaround: Automation and advanced scheduling enable parts to be produced up to ten times faster than conventional methods.
Cost Reduction: Halves the cost of manufacturing for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones through efficiency and scale.
Real-Time Transparency: Customers have live access to the status and inspection results of their parts throughout the production process.
Consistent On-Time Delivery: Advanced management systems ensure parts are delivered on or before the promised date.
Investors
Total Funding: $216.5 million raised as of early 2024.
Seed Round: $9.5 million (April 2021), led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital.
Series A: $90 million (March 2022), led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lux Capital. Estimated valuation between $200 million and $1 billion at this stage.
Series B: $92 million (February 2024), investors not publicly disclosed.
Space & Defense Manufacturers: Hadrian’s primary customers are leading aerospace and defense companies requiring rapid, high-quality production of precision metal components for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones.
