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Starcloud: $15.0B valuation, IPO Readiness 72, Series D. Building orbital data centers in low Earth orbit to power AI compute with unlimited solar energy — the fastest. Track live on The IPO Stack.

Series DSpace Technologypre-ipo
72
/100
IPO Readiness Score
Grade B — Moderate IPO Readiness
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Building orbital data centers in low Earth orbit to power AI compute with unlimited solar energy — the fastest YC unicorn in history (17 months from founding to unicorn). $170M Series A at $1.1B valuation (March 30, 2026). Satcom infrastructure for defense and commercial markets.

Valuation
$15.0B
Total Funding
$170M
Stage
Series D
Sector
Space Technology
Headquarters
Redmond, WA
CEO
Philip Johnston
IPO Status
pre-ipo

Funding History

July 2024
Pre-Seed
$3M
February 2025
Seed
$31M
March 2026
Series A
$170M
July 2026
Series B
$450M
July 2026
Series C
$650M
August 2026
Series D
$1.2B
October 2026
Series E
$80M
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Starcloud has not announced a specific IPO date as of 2026. With an IPO Readiness Score of 72/100, the company shows strong pre-IPO signals. Subscribe to The IPO Stack newsletter for weekly updates.

What is Starcloud's current valuation? +

Starcloud is valued at $15.0B as of the most recent funding round. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.

How can I invest in Starcloud before IPO? +

Accredited investors can access Starcloud shares through secondary market platforms, pre-IPO investment funds, and broker-dealer platforms that facilitate private company transactions. TechStackIPO's marketplace tracks available access options. Note: pre-IPO investments carry higher risk and limited liquidity compared to public market investing.

What is Starcloud's IPO Readiness Score? +

Starcloud scores 72/100 (Grade: B) on TechStackIPO's IPO Readiness Index. The score evaluates funding scale, valuation trajectory, funding momentum, stage progression, and company maturity. Scores above 70 indicate strong near-term IPO potential.

How much total funding has Starcloud raised? +

Starcloud has raised $170M in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from Y Combinator, NFX, In-Q-Tel.

Who are Starcloud's key investors? +

Starcloud's notable investors include Y Combinator, NFX, In-Q-Tel, Benchmark, EQT. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.

What sector is Starcloud in? +

Starcloud is a Space Technology company. Building orbital data centers in low Earth orbit to power AI compute with unlimited solar energy — the fastest YC unicor.

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