SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know
Key takeaways
- But in its 24-year history, nothing quite compares to this initial public offering.
- TechCrunch has followed SpaceX s start, struggles, and successes from the early days.
- SpaceX shares opened at $150 on the Nasdaq public exchange, an 11% pop for the most anticipated debut in history.
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Space X has captured the attention of media, investors, and the public for years now — interest propelled by the company s reusable rocket launches, the rise of its Starlink satellite network, and of course, for its founder and CEO Elon Musk.
But in its 24-year history, nothing quite compares to this initial public offering. Everyone seems to be interested, and perhaps it s because of the sheer size of this IPO. The company priced its 555.6 million shares at $135 each to raise $75 billion, making it the largest IPO in history. At this price, the deal also looks set to make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX s start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we re here for what happens next too. This article will be continually updated with all of the latest SpaceX IPO news.