Hadrian Secures $1.37B Funding to Boost Defense Manufacturing

WHO:

TechCrunch - Hadrian is a defense tech company focused on manufacturing.

Techmeme - Hadrian is backed by a long list of well-known investors.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Hadrian raised $1.37 billion in funding.

Techmeme - Hadrian's valuation is now $8 billion.

Techmeme - The funding round was a Series D.

Techmeme - Hadrian previously raised $260 million in a Series C in 2025.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - Hadrian is building automated factories for defense vehicles.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The Series C funding occurred in 2025.

WHY:

Techmeme - The funding will be used to expand Hadrian's factories and Opus software platform.

HOW:

TechCrunch - Hadrian is focused on mass-producing parts for defense vehicles like submarines.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:54 UTC)

Hadrian, a defense tech company specializing in manufacturing, has successfully raised $1.37 billion in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to an impressive $8 billion. The company, which previously secured $260 million in a Series C funding round in 2025, plans to use this new capital to expand its automated factories and enhance its Opus software platform. Hadrian is dedicated to mass-producing components for defense vehicles, including submarines, as it builds out its production capabilities.