In a bold move befitting its cosmic ambitions, SpaceX—the aerospace juggernaut founded by Elon Musk—is preparing to raise fresh capital through a private share sale that could propel its valuation to an unprecedented $400 billion, according to Bloomberg reports released Tuesday. If realized, this would mark the highest valuation ever achieved by a private U.S. company, outpacing the $350 billion benchmark it set just months ago.
The anticipated round will not only involve the sale of newly issued shares to fresh investors but also include a secondary offering, allowing early employees and insiders to cash out equity. The final per-share pricing of this secondary component will be anchored to the value set during the primary raise.
Investors Bet Big on Starlink and Starship
This towering valuation reflects investor confidence in two key pillars of SpaceX’s portfolio:
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Starlink, the rapidly expanding satellite internet constellation revolutionizing global connectivity
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Starship, the company’s next-generation rocket system aimed at deep-space exploration and Mars colonization
The excitement surrounding these ventures has positioned SpaceX as not just a private enterprise, but a cornerstone of the 21st-century space economy—a blend of NASA-grade tech and Silicon Valley speed.
“Investors see SpaceX less as a startup and more as an emerging infrastructure provider,” said a market analyst familiar with the deal. “It’s the Amazon Web Services of orbit—fast, scalable, and wildly ambitious.”
