Who founded Hadron Energy?

Hadron Energy was founded by Avi S. Katz, Raluca Dinu in 2024.

Who are Hadron Energy's investors?

Hadron Energy's investors include Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance).

How much funding has Hadron Energy raised?

Hadron Energy has disclosed $9.9M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Where is Hadron Energy headquartered?

Hadron Energy is headquartered in Redwood City, US.

Hadron Energy

NASDAQ: HDRN

Redwood City, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Hadron Energy was founded in 2024 by Avi S. Katz and Raluca Dinu.

Avi S. KatzChairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Raluca DinuCo-founder

Andrew M. WardChief Technology Officer

Ken Canavan Chief Operating OfficerKen Canavan spent over 15 years in nuclear plant operations and safety analysis, and more than 20 years in energy R&D roles including Director of Engineering at EPRI and Chief Technology Officer at Westinghouse. He is Chief Operations Officer of Hadron Energy, which develops small modular reactors.

Rahul ShuklaExecutive

Ryan MottExecutive

Ross T. Ridenoure Chief Nuclear OfficerRoss Ridenoure is an executive with over four decades in commercial nuclear power, naval nuclear propulsion, and advanced reactor development. He has held multiple senior reactor operator and chief nuclear officer certifications and led organizations across reactor operations, engineering, licensing, and regulatory affairs.

Samuel GibsonExecutive30 Under 30 2026

Christine M. MarshallChief Financial Officer

Investors · 1

Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)listed by Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)New York City · $400K – $800K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.9M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024–2026

▶Undisclosed amountofferedMay 2026 · 12 investors · Other Energy

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Ryan MottExecutive Officer
Ken CanavanExecutive Officer
Rahul ShuklaExecutive Officer
Samuel GibsonExecutive Officer, Director
Ross T. RidenoureExecutive Officer
Andrew M. WardExecutive Officer

First sale: May 2026
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$9.9MraisedMay 2026 · 76 investors · Other Energy

Rule 506(c)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Andrew M. WardExecutive Officer
Ken CanavanExecutive Officer
Rahul ShuklaExecutive Officer
Ryan MottExecutive Officer
Ross T. RidenoureExecutive Officer
Samuel GibsonExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $9.9M
Amount sold: $9.9M
First sale: Jul 2024
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions: 06c

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Hadron Energy?: Hadron Energy was founded by Avi S. Katz, Raluca Dinu in 2024.
Who are Hadron Energy's investors?: Hadron Energy's investors include Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance).
How much funding has Hadron Energy raised?: Hadron Energy has disclosed $9.9M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Hadron Energy headquartered?: Hadron Energy is headquartered in Redwood City, US.