Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to launch its initial public offering in June 2026, following its recent acquisition of xAI, marking a major step in the AI industry’s race to go public [1]. Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as of August 2026 [1]. OpenAI is also expected to enter the public market potentially as soon as September 2026 [1].
Experts say these offerings could represent a historic surge in AI-related market valuations. The combined value of AI IPOs from these three companies could top $3 trillion, with SpaceX's IPO possibly becoming the largest in history and making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire [1]. Liz Lopatto, senior writer at The Verge, described a fierce competition, stating, "There’s this race that’s been going on between SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. There’s this fear that if you don’t go public at the right time or you don’t go public first, investors aren’t going to wait for you" [1].
Investor interest is also evident in Singapore, where discussions focus on the strong demand for AI IPOs and the qualifications required for retail participation, such as Accredited Investor status [2]. However, investors remain cautious amid macroeconomic risks including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, which could impact appetite for these high-profile tech offerings [2].
The timeline shows a clear path: SpaceX is expected to debut publicly in June 2026, Anthropic has already filed confidentially, and OpenAI could follow in September 2026 [1]. Market watchers are closely tracking these events as they approach.
