Booz Allen Hamilton announced that its corporate venture arm, Booz Allen Ventures, has made a strategic investment in UK-based technology firm Hadean to expand artificial intelligence–enabled
Through the partnership, Hadean plans to establish a stronger presence in the United States to support defense missions involving the U.S., NATO, and allied governments. The bridge-round funding also brings participation from investors, including Entrepreneurs First, Twin Track Ventures, and the British Business Bank, as the company works toward a future Series B round.
The collaboration will focus on deploying Hadean’s simulation and digital wargaming platform within operational training environments, combining it with Booz Allen’s expertise in artificial intelligence, cyber, and defense technology. Steve Escaravage, President of Booz Allen’s Defense Technology Group, said, “Working with startups like Hadean, we are on the cusp of revolutionizing how the Department of War incorporates synthetic mission rehearsals as a critical component of training and readiness efforts.”
Craig Beddis, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hadean, added, “Their deep experience delivering complex, mission-critical programs across the U.S. defense ecosystem brings more than capital, it brings operational insight and strategic alignment.”