# Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen said Elon Musk's Starlink is one of the “least understood” technological successes in the world right now.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-12 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Marc Andreessen highlighted Starlink as a rare success after decades of failed satellite internet projects.
- SpaceX has confidentially filed for a Starlink IPO, reportedly targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation.
- Starlink's success is attributed to SpaceX's reusable rockets and building satellites internally to create demand.
- Starlink has been cutting prices and offering free hardware to boost access in developing markets.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Amazon.com Inc
**Countries:** United States

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