SpaceX Says Historic IPO Raised More Than $85 Billion Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Jun 15, 2026, 11:33am EDTToplineSpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering raised more than $85 billion, the company announced on Monday, after the banks behind the debut sold additional shares that had been set aside to match strong investor demand.Wall Street banks sold extra shares set aside for stronger investor demand, Elon Musk’s firm said. dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesKey FactsBrokers behind SpaceX’s IPO—Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, among others—purchased an additional 83.3 million SpaceX shares, bringing the total raised to $85.7 billion as of Monday, the company said.Shares of SpaceX, trading for their first full day, jumped another 7.5% on Monday morning after surging 19% in its debut last week.This is a developing story.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video
SpaceX IPO Officially Raised $85 Billion
Wall Street banks sold extra shares set aside for stronger investor demand, Elon Musk’s firm said.
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SpaceX IPO raised $85.7 billion—largest space venture capital event—as underwriters sold 83.3M extra shares for strong demand. 19% debut surge signals institutional investors viewing space economy as strategic infrastructure, shifting long-term capital allocation patterns.
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