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HadrianHadrian builds AI-powered automated factories making precision parts for the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin, and Navy submarines, and raised a $1.37B Series D in August 2026 at a $7.87B valuation — up nearly 5x since January.
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Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems designs and manufactures AI-powered autonomous unmanned aerial systems (drones) for defense, security, and reconnaissance applications.
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Total Raised
~$1.7B
$1.94B
HadrianQuantum Systems
Last Valuation
$7.87B (Aug 2026)
$8B
HadrianQuantum Systems
Defense
Sector
Defense
2020
Founded
2015
Torrance, CA
HQ
Gilching, Germany
Private
Status
Private
Hadrian investors
Founders FundLux CapitalAndreessen HorowitzJPMorganChase Strategic Investment GroupValor Equity PartnersBaillie Gifford1789 Capital
Quantum Systems investors
BlackstoneAirbusAdvent InternationalNoteusA.P. Moller HoldingBOND CapitalFidelity Management and Research CompanyElephant Lake Ventures
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