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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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SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures autonomous surface vessels (uncrewed maritime robots) for U.S. Navy and defense customers.
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Total Raised
~$1.7B
$2.58B
HadrianSaronic
Last Valuation
$7.87B (Aug 2026)
$9.25B
HadrianSaronic
Defense
Sector
Defense
2020
Founded
2022
Torrance, CA
HQ
Austin, Texas
Private
Status
Private
Hadrian investors
Founders FundLux CapitalAndreessen HorowitzJPMorganChase Strategic Investment GroupValor Equity PartnersBaillie Gifford1789 Capital
Saronic investors
Kleiner PerkinsAndreessen HorowitzGeneral Catalyst8VCCaffeinated CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersAdvent InternationalFranklin Templeton
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