I Raised $21M to Put Data Centers in Space | Philip Johnston

I Raised $21M to Put Data Centers in Space | Philip Johnston

Last updated:
September 10, 2025
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Philip Johnston is shaping the next frontier of digital infrastructure with Starcloud, building space-based data centers to meet AI’s surging energy needs. The company raised $21M in seed funding before launching a single satellite, a “record number,” according to Philip, and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Before Starcloud, Philip founded Opontia, raising over $50M to acquire and grow digital-first brands. Earlier, he worked at McKinsey & Company on projects with national space agencies, and he holds an MPA from Harvard amongst many more degrees.

Join Anthony Sar, CEO and Co-Founder of Finoverse, for a conversation with Philip Johnston on the race to build orbital data centers, why AI’s growth threatens to overheat the planet, and why space may be the only place left to grow.

Connect with us here:

1. Philip Johnston- https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjohnst0n/

2. Anthony Sar- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysar/

3. Finoverse- https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnovasia/

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