Starcloud Raises $250 Million at $2.3 Billion Valuation to Buy Launch Capacity

Starcloud raised $250 million at a $2.3 billion valuation to put AI data centers in orbit, and a large share of that money is earmarked for launch slots it cannot yet book. The company has 16 kilowatts booked on 2027 rideshares against a stated target of 20 gigawatts.