Today, on June 12, 2026, Musk’s company SpaceX is launching its IPO. This will not only be the world’s largest IPO, but it can also prove to be a life-changing opportunity for thousands of people. According to a report in *New York Times*, as soon as this IPO is launched, 4,400 current and former employees of SpaceX will become millionaires overnight.
**Valuation of $1.77 trillion**
SpaceX’s IPO is launching at a price of $135 per share. At this price, the total valuation of the company will reach $1.77 trillion. It is noteworthy that last year the company’s valuation was $800 billion; However, its valuation increased rapidly after it merged with Musk’s AI company, xAI, in February. The company is aiming to raise $75 billion through this IPO, making it – perhaps – the largest stock market debut in history.
**Unexpected benefits for employees?**
Typically, a company’s IPO primarily benefits its owners or top executives. However, SpaceX’s case is different; The company has given not only salary but also equity to its employees. According to Andrew Benson, CEO of Hill.com, it’s rare for more than 400 people to have a net worth of more than $100 million after an IPO. He cited the example of Trevor Hayes, who joined SpaceX in 2011, when it was a small company. He received more than 100,000 shares as compensation; After the IPO, these shares are expected to be worth at least $13.5 million.
Not just employees; Elon Musk himself can achieve a position that no other businessman has ever achieved. Musk owns about 42% of SpaceX. As a result, at a valuation of $1.77 trillion, their shares would be worth $740 billion. Musk can become the world’s first trillionaire by combining the valuations of other companies like Tesla and X.
Golden opportunity for retail investors
An important feature of the SpaceX IPO is that up to 30% of the shares are reserved for retail investors. Additionally, through Fidelity, small investors with an account balance of just $2,000 can also invest in this mega IPO.
