Startup · United Kingdom
Hadean
HQ London, United KingdomFounded 201551-200 employees
Develops simulation and AI software used by defense organizations for rehearsal and decision support.
Funding1 round · $30.0M
- Equity raised
- $30.0M
- Latest
- $30.0MSeries A · Sep 23, 2022
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2022 | Series A | $30.0M | — | Molten Ventures | 2050 Capital, Alumni Ventures, Aster Capital, Entrepreneur First, In-Q-Tel | Confirmed |
- $30.0MSep 23, 2022
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Systems3
optimAI
High‑velocity AI, intelligence and assessment solutions powered by Hadean’s hardened capability stacks.
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Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command, control and communications | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Simulation and AI software used by defense organizations for rehearsal and decision support. | Reported |
| Military AI and autonomy | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Simulation and AI software used by defense organizations for rehearsal and decision support. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Simulation and AI software used by defense organizations for rehearsal and decision support.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Simulation and AI software used by defense organizations for rehearsal and decision support.—Reported
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People1
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Craig Beddis | Co-Founder and CEO |
Sources6
Profile2
- 1DatabaseHadean — hq city
Supports Organization · country, Organization · hq city
“Location:London,England,United Kingdom”
- 2
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · linkedin url
“employee_range: 51-200 (profile: 51-200 employees)”
Systems3
- 3
Hadean · Supports Organization, Organization · name, System
“Our AI & simulation capabilities enable leaders to rehearse high-stakes decisions before the fight. ... Hadean has developed world leading software which is used by defence organisations and militaries around the world.”
- 4CompanyAbout Us
Supports Organization, Role, System
“##### Craig Beddis CEO & Co-Founder 25+ years scaling technology businesses. 3 exits as CEO. Previously C24 Technologies, Automic Software, BMC Software. At the forefront of Hadean since early 2017.”
- 5CompanypopulAI
Hadean · Supports System
“popul**AI enhances training, rehearsal and wargaming, by providing the most realistic simulation of the real world”
Funding1
- 6
Hadean · Supports Funding round, Organization, Organization · ownership
“London-based deep tech start-up, Hadean, has secured $30 million in funding to build out its record-breaking metaverse infrastructure technology”
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