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Funding · Jun 12, 2026, 05:31 PM · 4 sources

SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq; largest IPO of all time

SpaceX launched its Nasdaq debut as the largest IPO in history, marking a watershed for the private aerospace industry. The listing values the company at a record level and opens secondary markets worth an estimated $200 billion in future liquidity for early-stage venture-backed private firms.

COO Gwynne Shotwell hinted at potential operational synergies with Tesla, suggesting coordinated business development between the two Musk-led entities. Traders globally are watching the debut for signals on valuations in high-capex industrial tech.

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  1. 01 Primary source cnbc.com
  2. 02 SpaceX Launches Largest IPO Of All Time news.crunchbase.com
  3. 03 From London to Sydney, Traders Ready to Watch SpaceX's Debut bloomberg.com
  4. 04 Why SpaceX IPO could spark a '$200bn private markets boom' sifted.eu