Hadrian
Automated precision factories for defence and aerospace
Ranked #1 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing.
Hadrian, founded in 2020 in Torrance, California, runs highly automated factories that combine software, AI, robotics and process engineering to make precision parts and assemblies for defence, aerospace and industrial customers. It raised a $1.37 billion Series D in August 2026 at a $7.87 billion valuation.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Defence and space companies outsourcing precision parts |
From Hadrian's own website.
What stands out
- Very large recent funding round
- Owns and runs its own factories
Worth knowing
- Focused on defence and aerospace work
- Capacity tied to new factory build-outs
How it ranks
Hadrian is ranked 1st of 10 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing (Lister Score 96.7).
#1 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing · Lister Score 96.7
JPMorganChase's Strategic Investment Group joined Hadrian's August 2026 Series D as an anchor co-lead through its Security and Resiliency Initiative..
| Rank | Best AI Startups in Manufacturing | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadrian | 96.7 |
| 2 | Divergent Technologies | 95.4 |
| 3 | Bright Machines | 94.1 |
| 4 | Machina Labs | 92.8 |
| 5 | Standard Bots | 91.6 |
| 6 | Path Robotics | 90.3 |
| 7 | Augury | 89.0 |
| 8 | Tulip Interfaces | 87.7 |
| 9 | Vention | 86.4 |
| 10 | Freeform | 85.1 |
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Hadrian is ranked 1st of 10 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing (Lister Score 96.7).
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