Starcloud Raises $170M Series A at $1.1bn Valuation

Benchmark and EQT Ventures lead the funding round for the cloud computing startup.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:25pm

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Starcloud, a cloud computing startup based in Redmond, Washington, has raised $170 million in a Series A funding round led by venture capital firms Benchmark and EQT Ventures. The round values the company at $1.1 billion, making it one of the most valuable startups in the cloud computing space.

Why it matters

This significant funding round for Starcloud underscores the continued growth and investor interest in the cloud computing industry, which has seen rapid adoption and innovation in recent years. As businesses increasingly move their operations to the cloud, startups like Starcloud that provide advanced cloud infrastructure and services are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

The details

Starcloud was founded in 2023 and has developed a suite of cloud-based tools and services for enterprises. The company's platform helps businesses migrate their data and applications to the cloud, as well as manage and optimize their cloud deployments. With the new funding, Starcloud plans to accelerate product development, expand its sales and marketing efforts, and grow its engineering team.

  • Starcloud was founded in 2023.
  • The Series A funding round was announced on March 30, 2026.

The players

Starcloud

A cloud computing startup based in Redmond, Washington that provides cloud infrastructure and services for enterprises.

Benchmark

A venture capital firm that led the Series A funding round for Starcloud.

EQT Ventures

A venture capital firm that also led the Series A funding round for Starcloud.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to partner with Starcloud as they continue to innovate and disrupt the cloud computing industry.”

— Bill Gurley, General Partner, Benchmark

“Starcloud's unique approach to cloud infrastructure and services has the potential to transform the way enterprises manage their cloud deployments.”

— Kees Koolen, Partner, EQT Ventures

The takeaway

This significant funding round for Starcloud underscores the continued growth and investor interest in the cloud computing industry, as businesses increasingly move their operations to the cloud and seek advanced tools and services to manage their cloud deployments.