SpaceX Completes Historic $75 Billion IPO, Largest in History
SpaceX went public on Friday in the largest initial public offering ever, raising $75 billion at $135 per share and valuing the company at approximately $1.75 trillion. The IPO is expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, with his net worth currently at $982.6 billion before the offering. The offering reflects investor confidence in SpaceX's ambitious plans for space-based data centers, AI infrastructure, and broader space economy development, despite the company posting an $8.7 billion loss between early 2025 and March 2026.
SpaceX completed its initial public offering on Friday, raising $75 billion through the sale of 555.6 million shares at $135 each—surpassing Saudi Aramco's 2019 IPO of $26 billion as the largest in history. The offering values SpaceX at approximately $1.75 trillion and is expected to push Elon Musk's net worth past $1 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire. Despite significant losses—$8.7 billion between early 2025 and March 2026—investors are betting on Musk's vision of space-based computing infrastructure, leveraging SpaceX's cheap rocket access, Starlink's proven satellite internet capabilities, and Musk's broader AI and data assets across xAI, Tesla, and X. The company generated $18.67 billion in 2025 revenue but spent heavily on capital expenditures, including nearly doubled spending of $20.7 billion, much directed toward AI development. Retail participation was limited, with UK retail investors capturing just 0.5% of the offering, suggesting institutional investors dominated the IPO.
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The articles do not provide details on the IPO pricing process, underwriter selection, or regulatory approval timeline. Additionally, there is limited discussion of specific risks or regulatory challenges SpaceX may face as a public company, particularly regarding national security concerns given its government contracts and Starlink's strategic importance.
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