Hadrian

Overview

Manufactures precision parts from prototype to production, offers dedicated manufacturing or inspection capacity, designs and operates factories, and manages procurement across vetted suppliers.

Part of the Los Angeles ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Dec 2025Funding Roundtechcrunch.com ↗

   Series C; precision metal-parts manufacturing for defense + space.