Starcloud
[PRIVATE]HQ: Seattle, Washington · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Starcloud: 1 model, $170.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$170M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Space compute company building solar-powered data centers that operate in orbit. YC S24 startup, fastest unicorn in YC history (17 months post-demo day). Founded Jan 2024 by Philip Johnston (CEO), Ezra Feilden (CTO), and Adi Oltean (Chief Engineer) in Seattle. Launched Starcloud-1 (Nov 2025) with Nvidia H100 — first to train an LLM in space. USD 170M Series A (Mar 2026) at $1.1B valuation led by Benchmark. FCC filing for 88,000-satellite constellation. Starcloud-2 launching Oct 2026 with Nvidia B200.
Well-capitalized with $170M raised and recent funding activity. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Starcloud.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Founding Team
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Starcloud?
Space compute company building solar-powered data centers that operate in orbit. YC S24 startup, fastest unicorn in YC history (17 months post-demo day). Founded Jan 2024 by Philip Johnston (CEO), Ezra Feilden (CTO), and Adi Oltean (Chief Engineer) in Seattle. Launched Starcloud-1 (Nov 2025) with Nvidia H100 — first to train an LLM in space. USD 170M Series A (Mar 2026) at $1.1B valuation led by Benchmark. FCC filing for 88,000-satellite constellation. Starcloud-2 launching Oct 2026 with Nvidia B200.
What does Starcloud make?
Starcloud has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Starcloud Orbital Data Center (Starcloud builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Starcloud publicly traded?
No. Starcloud is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Starcloud?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Starcloud building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.
Who is the CEO of Starcloud?
Philip Johnston is the ceo of Starcloud, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Starcloud?
Starcloud is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $170M in disclosed funding.
Where is Starcloud headquartered?
Starcloud is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA.
How much funding has Starcloud raised?
Starcloud has raised approximately $170M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Starcloud?
Starcloud is privately held and venture-backed ($170M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Starcloud operate robots?
Starcloud is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Starcloud a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Starcloud ranks in roughly the top 2% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Starcloud founded?
Starcloud was founded in 2024.
Is Starcloud safe?
Starcloud has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.