Arabic version: سبيس إكس تؤمن 75 مليار دولار لإطلاق تاريخي في سوق الأسهم

SpaceX has raised $75 billion from financial firms ahead of it becoming a publicly traded company on Friday. This stock market launch is projected to be the highest-value in history, with shares priced at $135 each. According to BBC News, this valuation positions SpaceX with an estimated initial market value of nearly $1.8 trillion, potentially making CEO Elon Musk the first trillionaire.

The value of SpaceX shares may fluctuate based on the demand and the number of shares available during the Initial Public Offering (IPO). If shares trade at or above the $135 price, SpaceX will quickly rank among the most valuable public companies globally. Analysts have expressed optimism, with some predicting share prices could exceed the initial estimate, including a target of $190 from global brokerage Oppenheimer.

Retail investors, including Peta Cooper, a copywriter from Cornwall, are eager to invest, with plans to purchase shares due to SpaceX’s strong track record in the space industry. Cooper stated her intention to hold the shares long-term, despite anticipating short-term price dips.

SpaceX’s listing on the Nasdaq is seen as a benchmark for other high-valuation private companies, like Anthropic and OpenAI, which are also considering going public. Despite the shift to public status, Musk will maintain almost total control over SpaceX, holding approximately 40% of the total equity and more than 84% of the voting power. This consolidation of control raises concerns for investors regarding decision-making and potential conflicts of interest, especially as the company has already acquired Musk’s startup xAI.

As SpaceX embarks on this unprecedented journey into public markets, the implications for its future operations and investor relations remain closely watched.