Hadrian Hits $1.6 Billion Valuation to Build the Future of American Manufacturing

Hadrian has reached a $1.6 billion valuation after securing expanded capital led by T. Rowe Price Associates. The Los Angeles-based company is focused on constructing a new generation of factories to support the reindustrialization of the United States. This investment is designed to accelerate the growth of domestic manufacturing capacity for the aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Participation in the funding round came from a wide array of prominent investors, including Altimeter Capital, D1 Capital Partners, and Founders Fund. Existing supporters such as Lux Capital and a16z also joined the expansion, highlighting a broad interest in securing the national supply chain. This infusion of capital positions the company to move faster in scaling its workforce and automated systems.

Hadrian differentiates itself through its proprietary operating system, which streamlines the manufacturing process from design to delivery. The company leverages artificial intelligence to analyze complex CAD models and generate automated toolpaths for production. This software-first approach allows them to provide "Factories as a Service" with much higher reliability than traditional machine shops.

The new funding will be directed toward rapid factory expansion and the advancement of the company’s manufacturing roadmap. Specifically, Hadrian is scaling its high-throughput facilities, such as its major site in Mesa, Arizona, to meet growing demand. These advanced facilities combine automated hardware with a rapidly trained workforce to ensure mission-critical components are produced at scale.

Founder and CEO Chris Power emphasized that the capital accelerates the ability to build industrial capacity that the nation requires. He noted that the era of assuming global supply chains could reliably handle domestic production needs has passed. By integrating design with automated production, the company aims to create a more resilient industrial base for the future.

Investment will also continue in AI-driven tooling and real-time manufacturing intelligence. This allows Hadrian to maintain high precision while adapting to the urgent needs of modern defense programs and aerospace innovation. For additional details on their expansion, you can view the official announcement on PR Newswire.