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SpaceX is poised to be the biggest IPO ever. Here are the top U.S. deals to date
Before SpaceX's upcoming IPO sets an expected record, Alibaba, Facebook and Visa raised historic sums in the U.S.
TL;DR
- SpaceX is reportedly aiming to raise approximately $75 billion in its upcoming IPO, which could be the largest in history.
- Previous record-holders for U.S. IPOs include Alibaba ($21.8 billion in 2014), Visa ($17.8 billion in 2008), and Facebook ($16 billion in 2012).
- The IPO market has seen subdued activity since late 2021, but SpaceX's launch could invigorate it.
- Other tech companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are also considering public offerings.
- Companies like Cerebras have recently listed, while others such as Databricks and Stripe have prioritized private funding.