Defense manufacturing startup Hadrian closes $260 million Series C funding round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund.
Amount Raised
$260 Million
Round Type
Series C
TorranceOtherManufacturingManufacturingSoftwarePrivacy And SecurityInvestors
Description
Defense manufacturing startup Hadrian announced the closing of $260 million Series C funding round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and Lux Capital. The funding will be used to build a new factory in Mesa, Arizona, and expand its Torrance location. This move aims to enhance its shipbuilding and naval defense capabilities. The company is focused on disrupting the defense contracting industry.
Quick answer
Hadrian raised $260 Million in a Series C round, dated July 17, 2025. Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Altimeter Capital, Founders Fund, Lux Capital and Thiel Capital. Hadrian is based in Torrance, California, United States.
- How much did Hadrian raise?
- Hadrian raised $260 Million in a Series C round on July 17, 2025.
- Who invested in Hadrian?
- Andreessen Horowitz, Altimeter Capital, Founders Fund, Lux Capital and Thiel Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does Hadrian do?
- Hadrian is a next-generation manufacturing company transforming the U.S. industrial base by rapidly adding domestic manufacturing capacity through its highly automated factories.
- Where is Hadrian based and how big is it?
- Hadrian is based in Torrance, California, United States. Fundz records about 140 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Hadrian?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Hadrian, including the CEO & CPO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Privacy And Security and Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Hadrian that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Copper raised $28M (Funding Round) on August 29, 2025.
- Hermeus raised $350M (Series C) on August 29, 2025.
- aPriori raised $20M (Series A) on August 28, 2025.
- Okika Devices raised an undisclosed amount on August 28, 2025.
- Reframe Systems raised $20M (Series A) on August 26, 2025.
- Paragraf raised $55M (Series C) on August 25, 2025.
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