Starcloud IPO status, timeline, valuation and S-1 filing tracker. Last updated August 2026.
| Industry | Space Technology |
| Stage | Series D |
| IPO Status | Pre-IPO |
| Valuation | $14.2B |
| Total Funding | $170M |
| Headquarters | Redmond, WA |
| IPO Readiness Score | 75/100 |
| Founded | 2024 |
Track Starcloud IPO status, valuation updates, and S-1 filing milestones on TechStackIPO. Last updated August 2026.
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.
Starcloud is in the pre-IPO phase as of August 2026. With an IPO readiness score of 75/100, the company ranks among the more IPO-ready companies in the Space Technology sector. Pre-IPO companies at this stage typically evaluate market conditions, complete board appointments, and engage underwriters before initiating the formal S-1 filing process.
Starcloud is valued at $14.2B based on the most recent private market data. The company has raised a total of $170M in funding. Private market valuations are determined by the latest funding round and may differ from eventual IPO pricing, which reflects public market conditions, investor demand, and comparable company multiples at the time of listing.
Funding rounds from seed through latest — Series A, B, C and beyond.
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | Jul 2024 | $3M | $15M | Y Combinator |
| Seed | Feb 2025 | $31M | $150M | NFX, In-Q-Tel |
| Series A | Mar 2026 | $170M | $1.1B | Benchmark, EQT |
| Series B | Jul 2026 | $450M | — | — |
| Series C | Jul 2026 | $650M | — | — |
| Series D | Aug 2026 | $1.2B | — | — |
Total funding raised: $170M
Bear / base / bull scenarios based on current private market valuation and comparable IPO multiples.
| Scenario | Est. Valuation | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Bear | $10.7B | Compressed multiples, delayed listing |
| Base | $14.2B | Last private round valuation |
| Bull | $19.9B | Strong market, premium AI/tech multiple |
Estimates are illustrative. Not investment advice. All figures based on publicly available data.
Starcloud has an IPO readiness score of 75/100 on TechStackIPO. A high readiness score suggests IPO activity could occur within the next 1–2 years.
Starcloud's last known private valuation is $14.2B. IPO valuations typically reflect current market conditions at time of listing and may differ from private market valuations.
Pre-IPO access options may include: (1) secondary market platforms such as Forge Global or EquityZen that facilitate private share sales, (2) ETFs holding pre-IPO companies or venture portfolios, and (3) direct secondary share purchases if eligible as an accredited investor. TechStackIPO tracks availability but does not facilitate investments.
No. Starcloud has not yet filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC as of TechStackIPO's latest data update.
Starcloud operates in the Space Technology sector. TechStackIPO tracks multiple Space Technology companies from seed through IPO, including their funding rounds, valuations, and IPO readiness scores. You can compare Starcloud against other Space Technology companies using TechStackIPO's comparison tool.
Starcloud is at the Series D stage. The company has raised a total of $170M in funding. Companies at this funding stage are typically scaling operations, expanding market share, and evaluating public market timing.
Starcloud is headquartered in Redmond, WA. The company's location can influence IPO exchange selection, regulatory requirements, and investor interest. Companies headquartered in major tech hubs often benefit from proximity to venture capital networks and talent pools.