Starcloud, the Redmond, Washington startup building AI data centers in low Earth orbit, announced on August 21, 2026 that it has raised a $250 million Series A extension at a $2.3 billion post-money valuation. The round more than doubles the valuation the company set in March 2026 and brings its total capital raised to $450 million since its 2024 founding. Manhattan West led the extension, with the firm’s Ken Abdalla and Lauren Selig leading the deal and Selig joining as a board observer…