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SpaceX <\/a><\/strong>is reportedly preparing to go public in what could become the largest IPO in history, with a potential valuation exceeding USD $1.75 trillion and plans to raise up to USD $75 billion. If confirmed, this would surpass Saudi Aramco\u2019s 2019 listing, which raised USD $29.4 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The listing would mark the first opportunity for public market investors to gain exposure to Elon Musk\u2019s space ecosystem. SpaceX has established itself as a global leader, with its Starlink broadband network generating significant revenue and its launch capabilities dominating the commercial space sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds from the IPO are expected to fund the continued development of Starship, expand Starlink into new verticals, support defence-related initiatives, and accelerate investments in AI infrastructure, including the concept of space-based data centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s recent merger with xAI introduces an additional dimension for investors. While the move creates a vertically integrated innovation platform spanning space and artificial intelligence, it also raises questions around valuation, given xAI\u2019s capital-intensive nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, commented: \u201cSpaceX\u2019s IPO represents a watershed moment for global markets. It\u2019s not just about gaining exposure to a leading space company, but about investing in a broader ecosystem that spans connectivity, defence, and artificial intelligence. However, the complexity of the business model \u2014 combining a highly profitable space and broadband operation with a capital-intensive AI venture \u2014 means investors will need to carefully assess whether the proposed valuation is justified.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IPO also has implications for Tesla investors, as Tesla holds a stake in SpaceX following its USD $2 billion xAI investment. Increasing operational ties between the companies have fuelled speculation about a potential future merger, which could create a new type of multi-sector technology conglomerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, SpaceX is expected to allocate a significant portion of shares to retail investors, potentially up to 30%, signalling a shift in how major IPOs engage with individual market participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As anticipation builds, the key question for investors remains whether the scale, ambition, and integration of SpaceX\u2019s business lines can support what would be one of the most ambitious valuations ever seen in public markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SpaceX is reportedly preparing to go public in what could become the largest IPO in history, with a potential valuation exceeding USD $1.75 trillion and plans to raise up to USD $75 billion. If confirmed, this would surpass Saudi Aramco\u2019s 2019 listing, which raised USD $29.4 billion. 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