The current technology landscape is increasingly shaped by companies working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's likely no longer about technological breakthroughs, but rather about how AI could influence the economy in the long term. With the IPO of SpaceX in June 2026, the topic is likely to have received renewed attention.
The potential IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic could now serve as the next major capital market events in the global technology sector.
The most important facts in brief
- SpaceX IPO Valued at $75 Billion, Largest IPO in History
- After SpaceX IPO: Anthropic and OpenAI Could Dare to Jump to the Stock Market
- The Course of IPOs as a Possible Yardstick for Valuing the AI Industry
SpaceX IPO Achieves Largest IPO in History with $75 Billion
With the IPO of SpaceX (ISIN: US84615Q1031), Elon Musk has once again made stock market history. The aerospace company debuted on the NASDAQ technology exchange in mid-June 2026. .
Total The company sold approximately 555.6 million shares at an issue price of $135, with SpaceX able to earn $75 billion.
Worth knowing: The IPO of SpaceX pushed Elon Musk's fortune past the mark of one Billion US Dollar - for the first time in human history.
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For comparison: In its prior largest IPO, the oil company Aramco (ISIN: SA14TG012N13) managed to bring in around $29 billion in 2019.
At the time of the issue price, SpaceX was also valued higher than Meta (ISIN: US30303M1027) at $1.77 trillion.
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SpaceX: Billion Dollar Revenue in 2025 - Loss Zone
The Space division generated revenue of $4.1 billion in 2025. The bottom line was an operating loss of $657 million.
The revenue in the area of„Connectivity“was $11.4 billion for revenue and $4.4 billion for profit, and in the „AI“ segment, $3.2 billion and a loss of $6.4 billion, respectively.
SpaceX Group reported a net loss of $4.9 billion last year, while revenues amounted to $18.7 billion.
SpaceX chart on a monthly basis

Anthropic files IPO documents with US stock market regulator SEC
Anthropic, the company known for its AI application Claude, has Documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering. According to insiders, the IPO could take place in the fall of 2026.
In late May 2026, it became known that the company could raise a total of $65 billion in a new funding round, valuing Anthropic at $965 billion.
Company Profile Anthropic:
Anthropic is an American AI company based in San Francisco, founded by former OpenAI employees. The company is particularly known for its chatbot Claude. The focus is on developing reliable and controllable AI systems.
OpenAI files IPO plans just one week after Anthropic's plans - Postponement to 2027?
Just one week after Anthropic's IPO plans became known, competitor OpenAI has filed documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, details about the confidential application were not disclosed to the public.
However, regarding the exact timing of the IPO,„not yet decided“reported, according to experts, OpenAI could have a stock market valuation of up to one trillion dollars Originally, the ChatGPT developer aimed for its debut in the third or fourth quarter of 2026, it was said at the time.
However, at the end of June 2026, according to a Report The New York Times (NYT) writes, citing three people familiar with the deliberations, that OpenAI is considering postponing its IPO until 2027. The SpaceX IPO and recent events are cited as background. Turbulence to operate in the financial markets.
Company Profile OpenAI
The US company OpenAI develops language models and AI applications. OpenAI has become particularly well-known for ChatGPT. According to its own statements, OpenAI's goal is to develop artificial general intelligence in such a way that it benefits all of humanity.
Summary: After SpaceX IPO, Anthropic and OpenAI could be potential barometers of AI valuation appetite
The most exciting AI IPOs in the coming months and years may not come from traditional software companies, but possibly from companies shaping the infrastructure and applications of the AI era. While OpenAI and Anthropic are considered direct beneficiaries of the AI boom, SpaceX, with its satellite infrastructure and growing connections between space exploration, data centers, and global connectivity, is also likely to play a special role in the AI age.
However, whether and when OpenAI and Anthropic will actually make the leap to the stock exchange will likely depend, not least, on the development of the capital market environment. If, for example, the US Federal Reserve maintains a restrictive course for longer than expected, this could temporarily slow down the IPO market. Tech companies, in particular, can usually benefit from falling capital market interest rates, especially since lower financing costs and higher valuations can increase the attractiveness of an IPO.
Should Anthropic and OpenAI also venture onto the stock exchange after SpaceX, they could count among the most closely watched IPOs of the current decade and, not least, serve as an important benchmark for the valuation appetite of the entire AI industry.
