Anthropic and OpenAI prepare for potential 2026 IPOs after SpaceX’s $85.7 billion raise and $2.43 trillion market cap debut.
SpaceX completed its IPO on June 12, raising $85.7 billion at a $1.8 trillion valuation, now trading at a $2.43 trillion market cap. Shares surged 23% in under two weeks, outpacing other space-related stocks by a significant margin.
Anthropic, developer of the Claude AI platform, confidentially filed its Form S-1 with the SEC on June 1, positioning itself as the next likely AI IPO. OpenAI is also expected to pursue a public listing in 2026, with both companies aiming to surpass SpaceX’s capital raise and valuation.
The success of SpaceX’s debut may set a precedent for high-profile AI IPOs, as investors show strong appetite for trillion-dollar tech valuations.