SpaceX Files Confidential IPO, Eyes $75B Raise for Expansion

• SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, seeking $75B and preparing for regulatory review ahead of potential June 2026 listing.
• Dual-class shares and major bank underwriters aim to retain control while supporting one of the largest IPOs ever.
• Funds will support Starship, Starlink expansion, and infrastructure, amid limited financial history and scrutiny concerns.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg. The filing signals plans for a potential June 2026 listing and aims to raise up to $75 billion. The move follows growing capital needs tied to expansion and comes as the company seeks regulatory feedback through a private review process.

According to Bloomberg, SpaceX submitted a draft registration under rules that allow confidential filings before public marketing begins. This approach enables early discussions with regulators while limiting public disclosures. However, key details such as pricing and share allocation will appear in later filings.

Meanwhile, the company has lined up major banks for underwriting roles. These include Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley. Additionally, SpaceX is considering a dual-class share structure. This setup would allow insiders, including Elon Musk, to retain stronger voting control over decisions.

SpaceX plans to raise about $75 billion, exceeding Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion IPO in 2019. If achieved, the valuation could surpass $1.75 trillion at debut. This would make SpaceX the first public company to cross the $1 trillion mark at listing.

According to Axios, the company may allocate up to 30% of shares to individual investors. This level stands above typical IPO allocations for retail participants. Notably, this approach could broaden investor access compared to traditional offerings dominated by institutions.

The IPO effort follows structural changes across Musk’s companies. SpaceX recently acquired xAI, creating a combined entity valued at $1.25 trillion. However, Axios noted that the merged structure offers limited historical financial data for investors.

Meanwhile, SpaceX outlined how it plans to use IPO proceeds. The company aims to increase Starship launch frequency and expand space-based data infrastructure. It also plans to support development of a lunar base.

Additionally, SpaceX continues Falcon 9 launches while expanding its Starlink satellite network globally. However, regulatory scrutiny may increase, especially around executive communications during the IPO process.