SpaceX has completed what is being described as the world’s largest initial public offering, setting a new benchmark for capital raises in the public markets.
The listing, which occurred on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone for the private spaceflight giant as it transitions to public ownership.
According to Handelsavisen data, the global IPO market reached a record volume of $144.
The event is expected to integrate the company into major indices, including the Nasdaq-100, with speed unprecedented for such a large-cap debut.
The IPO arrives against a backdrop of a dramatically revived global equity issuance market.
According to Handelsavisen data, the global IPO market reached a record volume of $144.8 billion in the second quarter, a sharp acceleration from the $32.1 billion recorded in the same period last year.
This surge underscores a renewed appetite among institutional and retail investors for fresh equity listings, driven by favorable market conditions and a pipeline of high-profile tech and space-sector candidates.